Molson Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
Venue
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium — Montreal, QC
- Capacity: ~25,000
- Surface: Artificial turf
- Known for: Tight sidelines, swirling winds off Mount Royal, and a loud, intimate crowd
- Tactical impact: Passing windows can shrink quickly; teams with strong short‑area timing routes and disciplined defenses thrive here
Weather Forecast (Montreal, QC)
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C)
- Humidity: 61%
- Wind: 14 mph NE
- Precipitation: 20% chance
- Impact: Moderate winds may affect deep passing and long field‑goal attempts; favors Montreal’s controlled, methodical offensive style
Injury Report
Ottawa Redblacks
- Dru Brown (QB) — Probable, minor shoulder soreness
- Devonte Williams (RB) — Questionable, hamstring tightness
- Jaelon Acklin (WR) — Out, groin tear
- Jovan Santos‑Knox (LB) — Probable, recovering from illness Impact: Acklin’s absence removes Ottawa’s top route‑runner; Williams’ status affects their ability to stay balanced offensively.
Montreal Alouettes
- Cody Fajardo (QB) — Probable, managing elbow inflammation
- Walter Fletcher (RB) — Probable, minor ankle issue
- Tyson Philpot (WR) — Questionable, quad strain
- Darnell Sankey (LB) — Out, knee injury Impact: Montreal’s offense remains intact; Philpot’s status affects explosive‑play potential. Sankey’s absence weakens run‑stopping at the second level.
Team Records & Season Context
Ottawa Redblacks (0‑2‑0)
- Points For: 34
- Points Against: 54
- Identity: Quick‑passing offense, inconsistent run game, defense struggling with explosive plays
- Notable: Ottawa has started 0‑2 for the third straight season
Montreal Alouettes (2‑1‑0)
- Points For: 63
- Points Against: 51
- Identity: Balanced offense, strong defensive front, efficient red‑zone execution
- Notable: Montreal is defending its Grey Cup title with a veteran core and improved offensive rhythm
Recent Team Form
Ottawa (Last 5 Games)
- L 20–27 vs Edmonton
- L 14–27 vs Toronto
- W 31–28 vs Hamilton (2025)
- L 18–24 vs Calgary (2025)
- L 17–26 vs Montreal (2025) Trend: Offense inconsistent; defense giving up too many chunk plays
Montreal (Last 5 Games)
- W 24–17 vs Winnipeg
- W 27–21 vs Hamilton
- L 20–23 vs BC
- W 29–14 vs Ottawa (2025)
- L 21–28 vs Toronto (2025) Trend: Offense efficient; defense opportunistic; strong home performances
Key Player Matchups
1. Dru Brown vs. Montreal’s Secondary
- Brown’s timing‑based passing vs. a Montreal secondary that excels at disguising coverages Advantage: Montreal
2. Cody Fajardo vs. Ottawa’s Pass Rush
- Fajardo’s mobility and play‑action efficiency vs. Ottawa’s inconsistent edge pressure Advantage: Montreal
3. Devonte Williams (if active) vs. Montreal’s LB Unit
- Williams’ burst vs. a Montreal LB group missing Sankey Advantage: Ottawa (if Williams plays)
4. Tyson Philpot vs. Brandin Dandridge
- Philpot’s speed and YAC ability vs. Dandridge’s ball skills Advantage: Even (depends on Philpot’s health)
5. Special Teams: Joseph Zema vs. Richie Leone
- Field position is critical in Montreal
- Leone’s directional punting is elite Advantage: Ottawa (slightly)
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Montreal leads 7–3
- 2025 meetings: Montreal won both matchups
- Ottawa has not won in Montreal since 2021
- Montreal has averaged 27.8 PPG in the last five meetings
Betting Trends
Ottawa
- 6 of last 8: Under
- 5 of last 7: Allowed 25+ points
- 4 straight: Lost turnover battle
Montreal
- 7 of last 10: Over
- 6 of last 8: Scored first
- 5 of last 7: Covered at home
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Redblacks 55.5
Montreal Alouettes – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 27, 2026
