Montreal Alouettes Host Winnipeg Blue Bombers in High-Stakes Season Finale
This is it—the final showdown of the CFL regular season, with both the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers determined to make their mark before playoffs begin. While Montreal already secured the top spot in the East Division, Winnipeg enters this game with a bit more on the line: a victory against Montreal at 3 p.m. ET Saturday would clinch first place in the West. A loss, however, would open the door for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to leapfrog them into the top spot.
This week, Montreal is making notable adjustments to its lineup. Key returns include Austin Mack, Walter Fletcher, Brock Gowanlock, and Theo Grant. Additionally, Tyjon Lindsey is set to make his Alouettes debut, handling return duties in place of James Letcher Jr., who’s sidelined for this matchup. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Jamar McGloster, still nursing a back injury, will be a game-time decision. On the defensive front, Montreal will be without star players Josh Donovan and Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, both dealing with injuries. Adeyemi-Berglund, leading the team with seven sacks, and Mustafa Johnson, the second leader in sacks, have been key in Montreal's defensive success this season.
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An exciting storyline for this game is the performance of linebacker Tyrice Beverette, recently named Montreal’s Most Outstanding Player nominee. Beverette has had an extraordinary season, nearing the 100-tackle mark, with nine special teams tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions. His consistency and versatility have turned heads, as he’s missed only one game since joining the Alouettes in 2022. Head Coach Jason Maas praised Beverette’s reliability, pointing out that he could be the player of the game almost every week due to his relentless tackling, quarterback pressure, and coverage skills.
The matchup between Montreal and Winnipeg brings added intrigue as it’s a rematch of their Week 1 encounter, where the Alouettes stunned the Blue Bombers with a 27-12 win. Winnipeg struggled early in the season, dropping their first four games, but has since managed to turn things around and find their rhythm. Meanwhile, Montreal, though now sitting at the top of the East, faced a disappointing loss last week to the B.C. Lions. Although this game won’t change Montreal’s standing, the team wants to hit the playoffs on a high note with some momentum.
As both teams step onto the field for this final regular-season game, the stakes are different but undeniably high. Montreal wants to polish its performance ahead of the playoffs, while Winnipeg is looking to secure the West Division crown. Fans can expect a thrilling, hard-fought game between two teams determined to make a statement.
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