It’s the marquee game for Week 9 in the Canadian Football League, it’s the Saskatchewan Roughriders taking on the Montreal Alouettes from Molson Percival Memorial Stadium in Montreal!
Saskatchewan holds the best record in the league at 6-1 and are coming off a sack-filled 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks. Montreal is tied for first place in the East Division with a 5-2 record and took a 23-21 win over the Calgary Stampeders in Week 8.
The Roughriders depth chart. The biggest news is wide receiver Samuel Emilus being sidelined with a knee injury, giving Tommy Nield a chance for his first start of the season at slotback. The offensive line received some reinforcements as Payton Collins returns at left tackle and Zack Fry at left guard.
Trevor Harris is having an outstanding season at QB, completing 187 passes for 1,894 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions for a 118.3 efficiency rating, tops in the CFL among starting quarterbacks. KeeSean Johnson has been his favourite target with 39 catches for 503 yards and two majors, Dohnte Meyers isn’t far behind with 30 catches for 429 yards and four touchdowns. A.J. Ouellette is third in the CFL in rushing with 92 carries for 490 yards.
Linebacker Jameer Thurman leads the Riders with 42 tackles, Rolan Milligan Jr. and Tevaughn Campbell each have a pair of interceptions.
The Alouettes depth chart. The biggest buzz out of Montreal is the return of veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, who was reinstated by the CFL last week after serving a suspension for gambling. He’ll back up starter Lwal Uguak as the weak side defensive end.
McLeod Bethel-Thompson gets the start at pivot for the Als, having completed 75 of 112 passes for 752 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. Tyler Snead is Montreal’s top receiver with 31 catches for 440 yards, Cole Spieker has 30 catches for 335 yards and three touchdowns. Sean Thomas Erlington is their top ball carrier with 66 attempts for 308 yards and two touchdowns.
Defensive back Najee Murray is tops in tackles with 35, while Kabion Ento has three interceptions.
The Rider Broadcast Network pregame show with Teagan Witko, Justin Dunk and Wes Cates is currently underway, and you can catch the game call with Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder when things kick off at 5 p.m.!
