Alouettes in the Nation's Capital on Saturday Night
August 18, 2023 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes will play the Ottawa REDBLACK at TD Place on Saturday, August 19 at 7 pm ET (RDS, TSN, 98.5fm, TSN690).
The last time these two teams faced each other was in the first game of the season last June in a 19-12 win for the Alouettes at Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 260 yards on 14 completed passes. His teammate Austin Mack earned 120 yards on four receptions in his first CFL game. Linebacker Avery Williams had a strong game by registering nine tackles.Ciante Evans had two interceptions while Najee Murray added another one to his team's total.
The REDBLACKS have lost their last three games (3-6-0) while the Alouettes have won their last three (5-3-0). Bob Dyce's squad will be looking to win their first game this season against an East Division opponent (0-4-0). The Alouettes are 3-1-0 against clubs in their division.
The Alouettes defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 41-12 in front of more than 17,000 spectators in Montreal last week. The REDBLACKS lost a 41-33 decision in Toronto last weekend.
Last game vs. Saskatchewan
Running back Walter Fletcher earned 73 rushing yards and caught a 68-yard pass. Fletcher won't be dressed Saturday. William Stanback will be returning to the lineup. Quarterback Caleb Evans ran for 66 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries against Saskatchewan. Receiver Austin Mack caught a 56-yard pass for a touchdown. He leads the CFL in receiving yards, with 657. Defensive lineman Shawn Lemon earned his third sack in his last two games. Linebacker Tyrice Beverette made eight defensive tackles, he knocked down a ball and returned a fumble 25 yards for a touchdown. Kabion Ento collected his second interception of the season.
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