Alouettes Complete Amazing Comeback in Ottawa
Published on August 20, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Ottawa REDBLACKS at TD Place on Saturday night. Jason Maas' squad were trailing 17-3 at halftime but they scored 22 points in the last two quarters, which allowed them to win 25-24. With under 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Caleb Evans scrambled for a three-yard touchdown to give the Als their first lead of the game.
The REDBLACKS managed to score just seven points in the second half of the game.
Notes of the game:
-Caleb Evans earned 333 passing yards and two majors through the air. He added 49 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
-Receivers Tyler Snead (7/7; 98 yards) and Austin Mack (9/13; 116 yards) played a big role in the team's comeback.
-Wesley Sutton led the team with six defensive tackles. Linebacker Frédéric Chagnon finished with five.
-The Alouettes were credited with three quarterback sacks (Mustafa Johnson, Tyrice Beverette, Shawn Lemon).
"Our team showed a lot of character and I'm very happy. Winning here in Ottawa in front of a good crowd is never easy. We quickly put the first half behind us and just executed on the field. I am very proud of my team tonight."
- Jason Maas
"We were in the locker room at halftime and even if we were losing by 14 points, no one panicked. I didn't feel the need to say anything. I trusted this team. We have very good people in this locker room."
- Kristian Matte
"Yes, this victory means a lot to me because it was in Ottawa. We never gave up and the guys supported me throughout the game by constantly encouraging me. We gained two important points against rivals in our division."
- Caleb Evans
The Alouettes' next game is on Thursday, August 24, at 8:30 p.m. against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at IG Field.
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