Fresh off a gutsy overtime win in Hamilton, the Montreal Alouettes bring their winning momentum home to Percival Molson Memorial Stadium for a Friday night showdown against the Toronto Argonauts.
Game Details
- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Montreal Alouettes
- When: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
- TV: TSN
- Stream: Watch live on CFL+
Odds
- Spread: Montreal Alouettes -6
- Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes -310, Toronto Argonauts +250
- Over/Under: 52
Montreal is 1-0 against the spread this season after covering in their OT win over Hamilton. The over has hit in their one game played.
Overview
The Alouettes are riding a feel-good start to 2026. Davis Alexander was sharp in Week 1, going 26-of-38 for 336 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-27 overtime win at Hamilton — the kind of road performance that tends to carry momentum into the home opener. Now Montreal gets to play in front of their own crowd for the first time, as a heavy -6 favourite against a Toronto team that hasn't played a regular-season snap yet. The Als have home-field, form, and a legitimate offensive weapons advantage. This is their game to lose.
Toronto's situation is genuinely hard to read. Chad Kelly enters the season as the projected starter under centre, and the Argos showed flashes in the preseason — winning one and losing one against Hamilton in split exhibitions — but those games told us more about depth than starters. The Argos return a defence featuring linebacker Cameron Judge and safety DaShaun Amos, and they have weapons at receiver with Kevin Mital, Damonte Coxie, and Makai Polk. But coming into a hostile environment on the road in Week 1 with no regular-season rust shaken off is a steep ask, especially against a Montreal defence that recorded a pick from Robert Kennedy and pass rush pressure via Tyrice Beverette in Week 1.
In the East Division standings, both teams need wins to keep pace. Montreal is one of three 1-0 teams in the league and a second straight victory would put real distance between them and a crowded middle of the pack. For Toronto, dropping their opener on the road would be a rough start — and history shows the Argos have struggled recently when asked to play from behind. Montreal has the edge in every meaningful category heading into this one. Back the Als at home.
Key Players
- Davis Alexander (Montreal, QB) — The CFL's top passer through Week 1 with 336 yards, 2 TDs, and zero interceptions on 26-of-38 accuracy; he looked completely in command running Anthony Calvillo's offence.
- Tyler Snead (Montreal, WR) — The league's leading receiver with 9 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown in Week 1; he's a nightmare in the short-to-intermediate game and Alexander clearly trusts him as his first read.
- Tyson Philpot (Montreal, WR) — Seven catches for 76 yards and a score in Week 1; Philpot gives Montreal a legitimate second option who can win in open space and punish single coverage.
- Tyrice Beverette (Montreal, LB) — The veteran pass rusher is listed as available despite a neck injury that limited him in practice; if he's right, he's a matchup problem for Toronto's offensive line.
- Chad Kelly (Toronto, QB) — The Argos' season starts here; Kelly will need to manage the game efficiently and protect the ball in a tough road environment if Toronto wants any shot at an upset.
Keys to the Game
- Montreal must get the ball to Snead and Philpot early to establish rhythm and put Toronto's secondary on its heels before Kelly finds his footing.
- The Als' defensive front — led by a healthy Beverette and a rotation that includes Decarius Hawthorne, Mustafa Johnson, and Daniel Wise — needs to make Kelly uncomfortable and force quick decisions in the pocket.
- Protecting Alexander matters: with OL Justin Lawrence already ruled out on a six-game injury, the offensive line will need a clean performance to keep the passing game humming and prevent Toronto's edge rushers from disrupting rhythm.
Injury Report
| Player | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Perales (DL) | Montreal | Out |
| Stevie Scott III (RB) | Montreal | Out |
| Justin Lawrence (OL) | Montreal | Out |
| Cole Spieker (WR) | Montreal | Out |
| Najee Murray (DB) | Montreal | Questionable |
| Travis Theis (RB) | Montreal | Available |
| Wesley Sutton (DB) | Montreal | Available |
| Kori Roberson Jr. (DL) | Montreal | Available |
| Joshua Archibald (DL) | Montreal | Available |
| Tyrice Beverette (LB) | Montreal | Available |
Depth Chart
Montreal Alouettes official Week 2 starters alongside Toronto Argonauts projected starters:
| Position | Montreal Alouettes | Toronto Argonauts |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Davis Alexander* (backup: Dustin Crum*, Anthony Brown Jr.*) | Chad Kelly |
| RB | Travis Theis* / Shomari Lawrence* | Spencer Brown |
| FB | Régis Cibasu | Thiadric Hansen |
| WR | Tyler Snead*, Tyson Philpot, Alexander Hollins*, Jerreth Sterns* | Kevin Mital, Damonte Coxie, Makai Polk, Jake Herslow |
| OL | Nick Callender* (T), Pier-Olivier Lestage (G), Cyrille Hogan-Saindon (C), Donny Ventrelli* (G), Tiger Shanks (T) | Brandon Kemp (LT), Ryan Hunter (LG), Peter Nicastro (C), Dakoda Shepley (RG), Joshua Donovan (RT) |
| DE | Lwal Uguak, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund | Andrew Chatfield Jr., Jonathan Kongbo |
| DT | Decarius Hawthorne*, Mustafa Johnson*, Daniel Wise* | Ralph Holley, DeWayne Hendrix |
| LB | Tyrice Beverette*, Geoffrey Cantin-Arku, Tyrell Richards, Donovan Manuel*, Bubba Bolden* | Cameron Judge, Isaac Darkangelo, Adarius Pickett |
| DB | Wesley Sutton*, Lorenzo Burns*, Robert Kennedy III*, Don Callis*, Kabion Ento* | Benjie Franklin, DaShaun Amos, Derek Slywka, Robert Priester, Tarvarus McFadden |
| K | Jose Maltos Diaz # | Lirim Hajrullahu |
| P | Joseph Zema # | John Haggerty |
| LS | Louis-Philippe Bourassa | Adam Guillemette |
Score Prediction
Montreal Alouettes 31 - Toronto Argonauts 21. The market-implied score sits at Montreal 29, Toronto 23, but a couple of factors nudge this a touch further in the Als' favour. Toronto is making their regular-season debut on the road against a team that is clicking offensively and playing at home. Kelly and the Argos will move the ball — they have the weapons — but the Montreal defence should make enough stops late to keep it a two-score game. Alexander, Snead, and Philpot are simply too much for a Toronto secondary still finding its footing in Week 1.
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