Alouettes aim to clinch season series against Tiger-Cats

The Montreal Alouettes have an opportunity to extend their lead in the East Division and secure the season series against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with a victory on Sunday night. A win would put Montreal six points ahead of Hamilton, with the season series serving as a crucial tiebreaker.

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He has thrown for 300 or more yards in all six of his starts.

Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander has been a standout performer, leading the CFL in passing yards and completions of 30-plus yards. He has thrown for over 300 yards in every start this season and boasts an impressive touchdown-to-interception ratio, recently setting a CFL record for consecutive passes without a pick. His success against Hamilton includes a 3-0 record, with a notable performance in their previous overtime win where defensive back Robert Kennedy III made a pivotal pick-six and forced a key fumble.

The Tiger-Cats face significant challenges, including the absence of quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell due to an ankle injury. Canadian quarterback Tre Ford is expected to start, having shown mobility in his previous start, but the team is also dealing with offensive line injuries. Ford has a 0-2 record against Montreal.

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He has 11 touchdown passes with no interceptions and last week set a CFL record for most consecutive passes (336 and counting) without a pick.

Both teams have key playmakers. Montreal's Tyson Philpot leads the CFL in targets, receptions, and receiving yards, putting him on pace for a league record. The Alouettes will look to capitalize on their offensive strengths, while the Tiger-Cats aim to overcome their injury woes and defensive challenges.

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Much has happened since that first meeting for Hamilton.