The Montreal Alouettes are set to face the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday at 2:30 PM on RDS. The Alouettes are looking to inch closer to their first division title in over a decade.
Game Overview
- Matchup: Montreal Alouettes vs. Ottawa Redblacks
- Date and Time: Saturday at 2:30 PM
- Broadcast: Live on ESPN with pre-game coverage.
Alouettes Eye Division Title
- The Alouettes, led by head coach Jason Maas, are hoping to end their 10-year drought without a division title. They haven’t topped the East since 2012.
- Montreal’s recent form includes a loss and a tie (0-1-1) in their last two games.
- A win against Ottawa would not secure the division title but would provide a comfortable cushion.
Previous Encounter
- Montreal dominated Ottawa 47-21 in their only meeting this season.
- The Redblacks, currently second in the East with an 8-4-1 record, have struggled recently, losing two of their last three games.
Key Challenges for Montreal
- Injury Concerns: Montreal will be without safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy for the second straight game due to a head injury.
- Defense Boost: Defensive end Lwal Uguak will make his season debut after a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL.
Key Points
- The Alouettes are focused on getting closer to the top spot in the East Division.
- Ottawa’s recent struggles could give Montreal an edge in this crucial game.
- The absence of key players could pose challenges for the Alouettes.