Alexander and Alouettes Ready to Defend Home Turf Against Blue Bombers
The stage is set in Montreal for one of the most anticipated clashes of the CFL postseason — the Eastern Semi-Final between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes. The Bombers, crossing over from the West Division, are heading into this matchup looking to make history as the first crossover team to ever reach the Grey Cup. But standing firmly in their way is a confident Montreal side, led by quarterback Davis Alexander, who has quickly become one of the league’s brightest young stars.
Alexander, who went a perfect 11-0 as a starter in the regular season, is about to make his first CFL playoff start. It’s a big moment for the 27-year-old, who hasn’t played in a postseason game since his high school days back in 2015. Still, his calm confidence has been a driving force for Montreal all year. “It’s still football,” Alexander said. “But if someone tells you it’s not a little different, they’re lying. It’s do or die now.”
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The tension rose earlier in the week when Winnipeg’s veteran defensive lineman Willie Jefferson promised to “kick their door in” and hand Alexander his first professional loss. Alexander didn’t back down from the challenge, firing back with his own message: “Come on over to Montreal. Let’s see what happens.” That fiery exchange has added even more fuel to what’s shaping up to be a thrilling showdown at Molson Stadium.
Winnipeg’s playoff experience could be their biggest weapon. Quarterback Zach Collaros is making his ninth postseason appearance, leading a team that’s been to five straight Grey Cup finals. However, this season has taken a twist — the Bombers are entering through the East after finishing fourth in the West with a 10-8 record. No crossover team has ever made it to the championship game, but Winnipeg’s camp believes they can be the first. Star running back Brady Oliveira, who rushed for over 200 yards against Montreal earlier this year, has been vocal with his “Why not us?” rallying cry.
The Alouettes’ defense, meanwhile, knows what’s coming. Safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy made it clear — stopping the run will be their top priority. “We can’t let them gain momentum with big plays on the ground,” he said. And with Winnipeg’s leading receiver Nic Demski still questionable due to a hamstring issue, the Bombers may lean even more heavily on Oliveira to set the tone.
As both teams prepare for kickoff, the storylines are rich — a young, undefeated quarterback against a battle-tested dynasty; a team defending its home turf against one chasing history. The Bombers have the experience, but the Alouettes have the energy, confidence, and home crowd behind them.
When the whistle blows in Montreal, it’ll be 60 minutes of pure, high-stakes football — win, and you move one step closer to the Grey Cup. Lose, and the season ends right there.
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