Highlights:
• Montreal wins 20-16 after overcoming a 16-3 halftime deficit. • In relief, Davis Alexander throws for 178 yards and two touchdowns. • Roughriders’ Frankie Hickson rushes for 117 yards and one touchdown.
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 20-16 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, thanks to a strong second-half performance. The Alouettes won despite trailing 16-3 at halftime. They outscored the Riders 17-0 in the final two quarters. The win brings Montreal’s record to 6-1, while Saskatchewan falls to 5-2 on the season.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the entire game highlights above to see all of the important plays from Saskatchewan vs. Montreal.
The Montreal Alouettes offensive improved in the second half, with backup quarterback Davis Alexander leading the way. Alexander finished 15 of 18 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns after replacing starter Caleb Evans.
Top Offensive Players: • Davis Alexander, QB – 15/18, 178 yards, 2 touchdowns.
• Tyson Philpot: WR – 7 receptions for 88 yards
• Reggie White Jr.: WR: 4 receptions, 50 yards, 2 touchdowns.
• Walter Fletcher: RB – 5 carries, 16 yards; 5 receptions, 53 yards.
• Charleston Rambo: WR – 4 receptions for 45 yards
Top defensive players include Wesley Sutton (DB) with 5 tackles and Tyrice Beverette (LB) with 5 tackles.
• Darnell Sankey: LB (four tackles) • Avery Ellis: DL (three tackles and two sacks) • Kabion Ento: DB (four tackles).
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a commanding lead in the first half but struggled to generate offense after that. Shea Patterson passed for 222 yards, and running back Frankie Hickson had a strong performance on the ground.
Top Offensive Players: • Shea Patterson: QB (21/33, 222 yards)
• Frankie Hickson: RB (16 carries, 117 yards, 1 touchdown)
• Samuel Emilus: WR – 6 receptions for 63 yards
• KeeSean Johnson: WR – 5 receptions for 60 yards
• Shawn Bane Jr.: WR – 5 receptions for 47 yards
Top defensive players include C.J. Reavis (DB) with 7 tackles, Marcus Sayles (DB) with 4 tackles, Malik Carney (DL) with 4 tackles, and Bryan Cox Jr. with 2 tackles and 2 sacks.
• Micah Johnson: DL – 2 tackles and 1 sack
With this victory, the Montreal Alouettes maintain their lead in the East Division standings at 6-1. The Saskatchewan Roughriders drop to 5-2, but they remain tied for first place in the West Division with the BC Lions.
The Alouettes showed resilience and depth by coming back from a large halftime deficit to win the game. Their second-half defensive tweaks shut down the Roughriders’ offensive, while Davis Alexander provided a spark at quarterback to help lead the comeback.
How will the Alouettes capitalize on this momentum going forward? Can the Roughriders recover after letting this game slip away? Share your views on this exciting clash in the comments section below.
