Alouettes Aim for Fourth Consecutive East Final Appearance

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The Montreal Alouettes are preparing for an important East Semi-Final match against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Scheduled to air on RDS and RDS.ca at 1:30 PM, this game carries multiple objectives for the Alouettes.

Alouettes Aim for Fourth Consecutive East Final Appearance

This match presents a crucial opportunity for the Alouettes to defeat the Blue Bombers for the first time this season. A victory would set the stage for a showdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the upcoming final.

Key Player: Quarterback Davis Alexander

Davis Alexander has had a significant impact on the team’s performance.
In his seven starts this season, the Alouettes averaged over 34 points per game.
Without him, the team averaged less than 20 points per game.
Alexander remains undefeated as a starting quarterback in the CFL, with 11 consecutive wins since 2024.

In contrast, the Alouettes managed only three wins in 11 games without Alexander. This statistic emphasizes his value to the roster and highlights the team’s challenges when he is absent.

Previous Encounters with the Blue Bombers

The Alouettes faced the Blue Bombers twice this season, both times coming up short. Winnipeg’s victories included a 21 August match held in Montreal, where running back Brady Oliveira excelled, recording 173 rushing yards and 73 receiving yards. The Alouettes must closely monitor Oliveira to avoid similar outcomes.

Playoff History: A Rare Meeting

This matchup marks only the fourth playoff meeting between the Alouettes and the Blue Bombers. Their last encounter took place during the 110th Grey Cup in 2023. Prior to that, they last met in the playoffs in 2007, also won by the Bombers. This game will be notable as it is the first playoff meeting hosted in Montreal.

With the stakes high, the Alouettes are determined to work towards their goal of a fourth consecutive appearance in the East Final. Fans will be eager to see how this team adapts against a familiar opponent with historical significance.