Montreal Alouettes in pursuit of their third triumph
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Get ready for a thrilling showdown in Edmonton on Thursday as the 2-0 Montreal Alouettes aim to keep their victory streak alive against the Edmonton Elks (0-1). This match promises to be fierce, with many predictions leaning in favor of the Alouettes.
Jason Maas' squad will face some challenges, though. They played their last game on Friday and have only had one practice this week, a short one indeed, before jetting off to Alberta. But Maas is confident, saying his team is stacked with the know-how to prepare effectively and that the short week gives the players a break from excessive practice.
The travel is par for the course, says Maas. After all, their players are seasoned travelers, the cross-country journey notwithstanding.
Injuries have spared the Alouettes so far, with only Nick Callender, dealing with a foot injury, out of commission. Des Holmes will once again take his place. Thanks to their swift recovery capabilities and a bit of good fortune health-wise, the Alouettes seem energized for this short-week encounter.
"We have more energy earlier in the season; it really helps," says running back Marc-Antoine Dequoy.
The Alouettes have confirmed that Charleston Rambo, missing the game against the Ottawa Redblacks due to his wedding, will be back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Rambo's replacement, James Letcher Jr., will continue to backup Rambo and handle return kicks – as usual.
Meanwhile, the Elks will host the Alouettes after enjoying a week off. "It's not ideal, but we have to adapt," says Dequoy. Generally, limited action and the absence of much footage to study make preparing for this match a bit of a challenge.
However, the Alouettes' defense, led by Noel Thorpe, is known for its stability. According to analysts, the Alouettes' success is mainly due to their player retention. Their defense core has been together for at least two or three years.
Offensively, the Alouettes boast impressive stats, with QB Davis Alexander finishing over 72% of his passes for 549 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. Their ground game averages 131 yards per game, spearheaded by Sean Thomas Erlington.
Defensively, the Alouettes have been a force to reckon with, allowing only 14 points and 278.5 yards per game while forcing seven turnovers. Key contributors like Najee Murray, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, and Tyrice Beverette have shone in their early outings.
Predictions favor the Alouettes, who are expected to win comfortably, covering the -6.5 spread. The total points are forecasted to hover around 48.5 points. Montreal has historically done well in Edmonton and shown resilience on the road. Edmonton, on the other hand, has struggled as a home underdog, especially in games where they're favored by six or more points.
So brace yourself for an engaging contempt, as the Montreal Alouettes continue their impressive run against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The football match between the Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Elks on Thursday is anticipated to be a fierce encounter, given the Alouettes' impressive offensive stats in American football, particularly their QB Davis Alexander who has finished over 72% of his passes. However, Edmonton may face challenges due to limited action and lack of recent footage to study, as they are hosting the Alouettes after a week off.
