Redblacks fall to 0-10 with loss to Alouettes

The Ottawa Redblacks' winless streak continues as they suffered their 10th straight loss of the season, a decisive 46-16 defeat against the league-leading Montreal Alouettes on Thursday night. The loss places the Redblacks in rare company, as they are now the ninth team in Canadian Football League history to begin a season with 10 consecutive losses.

Adding to their woes, Ottawa's current losing skid now stands at 16 games, dating back to September 5, 2025. This is the longest losing streak since the Hamilton Wildcats lost 16 straight games between 1948 and 1949. The Redblacks' struggles were evident on both sides of the ball, with quarterback Jake Maier throwing two interceptions and backup McLeod Bethel-Thompson also struggling after entering the game.

Montreal's offense, led by quarterback Davis Alexander, was dominant. Alexander threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns on an efficient 20-of-23 completions. Running back Travis Theis contributed 88 rushing yards and a touchdown, while receiver Tyson Philpot scored two touchdowns. Defensive back Kabion Ento was a key factor, forcing two turnovers and returning one interception for a touchdown.

Despite Montreal's 11 penalties for 85 yards, Ottawa could not capitalize. The Redblacks, who have a league-high 17 players on the injured list, also extended their losing streak against the Alouettes to 14 games. Ottawa did manage to score first on a short-yardage touchdown run by Bryson Barnes, but the Alouettes quickly responded and took control of the game, building a significant lead by halftime.