CFL Game Preview: Calgary Stampeders (2-2-0) vs. Montreal Alouettes (3-1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium

City: Montreal, Quebec

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM MT

Surface: Turf

Atmosphere: Tight, loud, and windy — Molson Stadium’s elevation and open design often create unpredictable gusts.

Weather Outlook (Typical July Montreal Conditions)

(No official forecast provided; climatology‑based expectation.)

Temperature: Low‑70s °F at kickoff

Wind: 8–14 mph — moderate impact on deep passing

Rain: Slight chance of scattered showers

Impact: Slight lean toward run‑game stability and short passing efficiency.

Injury Report

Calgary Stampeders

Out:

WR Malik Henry (Achilles)

DB Tre Roberson (knee)

Questionable:

RB Dedrick Mills (hamstring)

OL Sean McEwen (ankle)

Probable:

QB Jake Maier (shoulder soreness) — expected to start

Montreal Alouettes

Out:

WR Tyler Snead (foot)

LB Darius Pickett (hamstring)

Questionable:

RB Walter Fletcher (groin)

DB Dionte Ruffin (ankle)

Probable:

QB Cody Fajardo (hip tightness) — expected to start

Montreal remains one of the league’s healthiest teams overall, while Calgary’s WR depth continues to be tested.

Recent Team Form

Calgary — Last 4 Games

W vs Winnipeg

L vs Toronto

W vs Ottawa

L vs BC Trend: Alternating wins and losses; defense strong early but fading late in games.

Montreal — Last 4 Games

W vs Hamilton

W vs Toronto

L vs Saskatchewan

W vs Edmonton Trend: 3–1 start; defense allowing only 20.5 PPG; offense efficient but not explosive.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle: Jake Maier (CGY) vs Cody Fajardo (MTL)

Maier: 68% completion, strong short‑game accuracy, struggles under pressure.

Fajardo: Efficient, mobile, excels in play‑action; turnover‑averse. Edge: Montreal — Fajardo’s consistency fits the matchup.

RB Battle: Dedrick Mills (CGY) vs Walter Fletcher (MTL)

Mills: Questionable; Calgary’s run game inconsistent.

Fletcher: Questionable but Montreal’s run scheme remains effective even with backups. Edge: Slight Montreal — scheme advantage.

WR/DB Matchups

CGY WR Reggie Begelton vs MTL CB Kabion Ento

Begelton is Calgary’s top target; Ento is Montreal’s best cover corner.

MTL WR Austin Mack vs CGY DB Jonathan Moxey

Mack’s physicality vs Moxey’s ball skills is a key matchup.

Trench Battle

Calgary’s OL vs Montreal’s DL (Lemon, Johnson, Ellis) Edge: Montreal — elite pass rush at home.

Series History

Montreal has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.

At Molson Stadium: Montreal has won 4 straight vs Calgary.

Last meeting (2025): Montreal 23–17.

Betting Trends

Calgary

3–7 ATS in last 10 road games

Unders hit in 4 of last 6

Offense averaging only 21.0 PPG

Montreal

6–2 ATS in last 8

Unders hit in 5 of last 7

Defense allowing league‑best yards per play

Head‑to‑Head

Montreal has covered 4 straight at home

Unders hit in 6 of last 9 meetings

GAME ODDS

Calgary Stampeders       62

Montreal Alouettes        – 3

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

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