Highlights:
• Charleston Rambo explodes for 124 yards and 2 TDs on 6 receptions
• Davis Alexander throws for 247 yards and 2 TDs in stellar performance
• Montreal improves to 8-1, maintaining their lead atop the East Division
Game Recap:
The Montreal Alouettes continued their dominant 2024 campaign with a 33-23 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Led by a breakout performance from receiver Charleston Rambo and efficient quarterback play from Davis Alexander, the Alouettes improve to 8-1 on the season. The Tiger-Cats fall to 2-7 despite a valiant second-half comeback attempt.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal vs Hamilton.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Davis Alexander efficiently orchestrating the passing attack and the ground game providing balance.
Top Offensive Players:
• Davis Alexander: QB - 17/24, 247 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
• Charleston Rambo: WR - 6 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TDs
• Walter Fletcher: RB - 8 carries, 53 yards; 2 receptions, 22 yards
• Sean Thomas Erlington: RB - 4 carries, 42 yards
• Shedler Fervius: WR - 1 reception, 48 yards
Top Defensive Players:
• Dionte Ruffin: DB - 7 tackles
• Wesley Sutton: DB - 7 tackles
• Darnell Sankey: LB - 6 tackles, 1 interception
• Bryce Cosby: DB - 6 tackles
• Tyrice Beverette: LB - 6 tackles, 1 sack
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
The Tiger-Cats showed resilience in the second half but couldn't overcome the early deficit, despite strong performances from quarterback Taylor Powell and receiver Shemar Bridges.
Top Offensive Players:
• Taylor Powell: QB - 30/38, 319 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
• Shemar Bridges: WR - 8 receptions, 103 yards
• Steven Dunbar Jr.: WR - 6 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD
• James Butler: RB - 9 carries, 40 yards; 5 receptions, 27 yards
• Tim White: WR - 4 receptions, 50 yards
Top Defensive Players:
• Kyle Wilson: LB - 6 tackles
• Destin Talbert: DB - 5 tackles
• Nick Usher: DL - 4 tackles, 1 sack
• Brandon Barlow: DL - 4 tackles
• Richard Leonard: DB - 3 tackles
The Montreal Alouettes continue to assert their dominance in the East Division, improving to a league-best 8-1 record. The Ottawa Redblacks (5-2) maintain second place, followed by the Toronto Argonauts (5-4) and the struggling Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-7). In the West, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions are tied at 5-3, with the Calgary Stampeders (4-5), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-6), and Edmonton Elks (1-7) rounding out the division.
This victory solidifies Montreal's position as the team to beat in the 2024 CFL season. The Alouettes' high-powered offense and stout defense continue to overwhelm opponents, making them early Grey Cup favorites. For Hamilton, this loss is another setback in a challenging season, but the second-half performance provides hope for improvement moving forward.
What adjustments do you think the Alouettes need to make to maintain their dominant form? Can the Tiger-Cats turn their season around after this tough loss? What are your thoughts on this?