Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: 24,000
Venue & Weather
Ottawa late‑July conditions often influence passing efficiency and kicking.
Temperature: ~78°F at kickoff
Wind: 9–13 mph from the west (crosswind)
Humidity: Moderate
Rain: ~25% chance of scattered showers
Impact:
Crosswinds may disrupt deep throws and long field‑goal attempts.
Warm conditions favor offensive tempo and yards after catch (YAC).
Slight rain risk could benefit Montreal’s superior run‑game balance.
Team Overview & Current Rosters
Montreal Alouettes (6–1–0)
The league’s most complete team so far: elite defense, efficient QB play, and strong special teams.
Quarterbacks:
Cody Fajardo — 71% completion rate, excellent decision‑making
Caleb Evans — short‑yardage and change‑of‑pace option
Running Backs:
Walter Fletcher — 5.1 YPC, strong receiving threat
Jeshrun Antwi — rotational back
Receivers:
Tyson Philpot — emerging CFL star, elite YAC
Kaion Julien‑Grant — vertical threat
Cole Spieker — possession receiver
Reggie White Jr. — red‑zone target
Defense:
Darnell Sankey (LB) — tackling machine
Shawn Lemon (DE) — veteran pass rusher
Kabion Ento (DB) — shutdown corner
Marc‑Antoine Dequoy (S) — elite ballhawk
Montreal’s defense leads the CFL in takeaways and opponent yards per play.
Ottawa Redblacks (0–6–0)
A winless start marked by offensive inconsistency, protection issues, and late‑game collapses.
Quarterbacks:
Dru Brown — starter; strong arm but inconsistent reads
Jeremiah Masoli — still recovering; limited availability
Running Backs:
Devonte Williams — 4.7 YPC, reliable
Ryquell Armstead — short‑yardage back
Receivers:
Jaelon Acklin — WR1, deep threat
Justin Hardy — possession receiver
Dominique Rhymes — contested‑catch specialist
Brandon Dandridge — gadget/return threat
Defense:
Jovan Santos‑Knox (LB) — tackling anchor
Cleyon Laing (DT) — interior disruptor
Sherrod Baltimore (DB) — veteran coverage presence
Ottawa’s defense has talent but suffers from extended drives due to offensive inefficiency.
Injury Report
Montreal Alouettes
Kaion Julien‑Grant (WR) — Questionable (hamstring)
Shawn Lemon (DE) — Probable (ankle)
Jeshrun Antwi (RB) — Day‑to‑day (shoulder)
Ottawa Redblacks
Jeremiah Masoli (QB) — Out (leg)
Dominique Rhymes (WR) — Questionable (groin)
Cleyon Laing (DT) — Questionable (back)
Brandin Dandridge (DB) — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Montreal is significantly healthier and retains its full offensive core.
Recent Team Form
Montreal Alouettes — Last 5 Games
Record: 4–1
Offense: 27.4 PPG
Defense: 18.1 PPG allowed
Turnovers: +7 differential
Trend: CFL’s most consistent team; elite second‑half defense.
Ottawa Redblacks — Last 5 Games
Record: 0–5
Offense: 19.3 PPG
Defense: 31.2 PPG allowed
Turnovers: -8 differential
Trend: Struggling to finish drives; defense fatigues late.
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Montreal leads 7–3
At TD Place Stadium: Montreal has won 4 of the last 5
2025 season series: Montreal swept 2–0
Ottawa has not beaten Montreal since early 2023.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Cody Fajardo vs. Ottawa Secondary
Fajardo’s accuracy vs Ottawa’s inconsistent coverage. Edge: Montreal — high‑percentage passing game.
Tyson Philpot vs. Sherrod Baltimore
Philpot’s YAC ability vs Baltimore’s physical coverage. Edge: Philpot — mismatch in space.
Darnell Sankey vs. Devonte Williams
Sankey’s gap discipline vs Ottawa’s run game. Edge: Sankey — run‑game suppression.
Jaelon Acklin vs. Kabion Ento
Acklin’s deep‑ball ability vs Ento’s shutdown coverage. Edge: Ento — limits Ottawa’s explosive plays.
Statistical Comparison (2026)
| Category | Montreal | Ottawa |
| Points per game | 27.4 | 19.3 |
| Points allowed | 18.1 | 31.2 |
| Net yards per game | 382 | 311 |
| Turnover margin | +7 | -8 |
| Sacks allowed | 12 | 21 |
| Red‑zone TD rate | 61% | 44% |
Montreal holds advantages in every major efficiency metric.
Betting Trends
Montreal Alouettes
6–1 ATS
4 of last 6 games UNDER
3–0 on the road
Elite second‑half scoring margin
Ottawa Redblacks
0–6 ATS
5 of last 6 games OVER
0–3 at home
Struggle in fourth quarters
GAME ODDS
Montreal Alouettes – 7
Ottawa Redblacks 60.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 30, 2026
