CFL Game Preview: Calgary Stampeders (8-5-0) vs. Montreal Alouettes (7-7-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET (5:00 PM MT)

Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, Quebec (Capacity ~23,420)

Broadcast: TSN / RDS / ESPN+ (U.S.)

Weather Forecast (Montreal, QC)

Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)

Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers

Impact: Mild conditions; no major weather disruptions expected

Injury Report (Projected)

Calgary Stampeders:

QB Vernon Adams Jr. (back) – expected to start but not 100%

RB Dedrick Mills – healthy, 2nd in CFL rushing yards

DE Folarin Orimolade – out for season (Week 14 injury)

Montreal Alouettes:

QB Davis Alexander – returns from injury, first start since July

WR corps back to full strength after midseason injuries

Secondary fully healthy for the first time in weeks

Key Player Matchups

Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) vs. Montreal Secondary
Adams is playing through a back issue and has struggled with turnovers (74.1 passer rating last 3 games). Montreal’s DBs will look to capitalize.

Dedrick Mills (CGY) vs. Montreal Front Seven
Mills is 2nd in CFL rushing and 3rd in rushing TDs. Calgary must lean on him to control tempo.

Davis Alexander (MTL) vs. Calgary Defense
Alexander is 8–0 as a starter in his career. His return stabilizes Montreal’s offense and reduces turnover risk.

Recent Team Form

Calgary Stampeders (8–5, 2nd West)

On a 2-game losing streak (losses to Edmonton and BC)

Defense allowed 83 points in last 2 games despite ranking top-3 earlier in season

Offense inconsistent with Adams Jr. banged up

Montreal Alouettes (7–7, 2nd East)

On a 2-game winning streak, including a win over CFL-best Toronto

Defense has tightened, holding opponents under 20 in consecutive games

Offense boosted by Alexander’s return

Series History

All-time series: Calgary leads 45–33–1

Recent meetings:

2024: Calgary 27, Montreal 24 (OT)

2023: Montreal 28, Calgary 14

Trend: The last 5 meetings have been split 3–2 in Calgary’s favor.

Betting Trends:

Calgary is 1–4 ATS in last 5 games

Montreal is 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games

The Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Calgary games (defensive struggles)

The Under has hit in 2 straight Montreal games (defensive resurgence)

Historical Betting Results (Modeled)

2024: Calgary -2.5 (covered, won 27–24 OT)

2023: Montreal +3.5 (covered, won 28–14)

2022: Calgary -4.5 (covered, won 30–20)

2021: Montreal +6.5 (covered, lost 23–20)

GAME ODDS

Calgary Stampeders                       50.5

Montreal Alouettes                        – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 25, 2025