Game Details

Date/Location: Saturday, September 14 / Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+

Odds

Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -7 (-110), Montreal Alouettes +7 (-110)
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -280, Montreal Alouettes +220
Over/Under: 50 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The Montreal Alouettes head to Regina desperately seeking to end their five-game losing streak against the West Division-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders. Montreal sits at 5-7 after dropping a 25-9 decision to Hamilton last week, marking their worst skid since 2018. The Als are fighting to stay in playoff contention in the competitive East Division.

Saskatchewan enters with the league’s best record at 10-2, having already clinched first place in the West Division. The Roughriders are riding high after winning their first meeting against Montreal 34-6 back in Week 9. They lead the CFL in big plays per game at 3.25 and boast the league’s stingiest rush defense.

Key Players

McLeod Bethel-Thompson (QB) – Returns to the starting lineup after being sidelined since Week 10. Has completed 100 passes for 957 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Needs 2 touchdown passes to reach 100 for his career and holds a 2-4 career record against Saskatchewan.
Tyler Snead (WR) – Montreal’s leading receiver with 58 catches for 763 yards and 3 touchdowns. Will be crucial in providing a reliable target for Bethel-Thompson’s return.
Austin Mack (WR) – Back from injury with 24 catches for 341 yards. His chemistry with Bethel-Thompson will be key to Montreal’s offensive success.
Sean Thomas-Erlington (RB) – Leading rusher with 88 carries for 386 yards and 2 touchdowns. Provides the ground game balance Montreal needs.
Travis Theis (RB) – Dual-threat back with 69 carries for 359 yards and 19 catches for 162 yards. Put up 70 yards against Hamilton last week.

Saskatchewan Key Players

Trevor Harris (QB) – Veteran signal-caller with 232 completions for 3,153 yards and 19 touchdowns. Needs 1 touchdown pass to reach 200 career TDs and holds a 9-5 record against his former Montreal team.
KeeSean Johnson (WR) – Tied for league lead with 66 receptions for 908 yards. Just 92 yards shy of his first 1,000-yard season.
A.J. Ouellette (RB) – Workhorse back with 169 carries for 852 yards and 5 touchdowns. Nine carries away from his career high.
Dohnte Meyers (WR) – Explosive receiver with 47 catches for 762 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Tevaughn Campbell (DB) – League leader with 6 interceptions, though listed as questionable with a head injury.

Keys to the Game

Quarterback Stability – Montreal’s return to McLeod Bethel-Thompson provides experience and familiarity with the system. His ability to manage the game and avoid turnovers will be crucial against Saskatchewan’s opportunistic defense.
Receiving Corps Production – Austin Mack and Tyson Philpot must build on their return from injury. Both players combined for 79 yards against Hamilton but need bigger performances to challenge Saskatchewan’s secondary.
Rush Defense Test – Montreal allowed a season-high 234 rushing yards last week. They face a Saskatchewan team that’s the only CFL squad yet to allow 1,000 rushing yards this season.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 – Montreal Alouettes 19