Overview
- Davis Alexander stayed unbeaten as a CFL starter, throwing a touchdown and rushing for another in his playoff debut.
- Montreal regained control after losing a 25-3 lead in the third quarter, and Jose Maltos Diaz’s 12-yard field goal with 33 seconds left secured the result.
- Tyson Philpot scored twice and Stevie Scott III added two rushing touchdowns as the Alouettes advanced to face Hamilton on Nov. 8.
- Montreal’s defence sacked Zach Collaros three times and forced two fumbles in the first half, and Kori Roberson Jr. stripped Brady Oliveira for a turnover recovered by Marc-Antoine Dequoy.
- Winnipeg’s season ended as an East crossover team, keeping crossover clubs without a Grey Cup appearance in 13 attempts.