Finally, the Alouettes will be able to count on the return to action of their number 1 quarterback, Davis Alexander, for his next and crucial CFL playoff duel.
After more than two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, the Montreal Alouettes quarterback will resume command of the offense on Friday, when the Sparrows host the Calgary Stampeders at Percival-Molson Stadium.
The organization made the news official by publishing its positional chart for the week.
Alexander hadn't played since July 17, when he aggravated his injury by scoring a winning touchdown on the ground against the Toronto Argonauts.
Since then, he has had to watch his teammates from a distance, missing eight consecutive games, an absence that has been felt in the team's overall performance.
With Alexander as a starter, Montreal is virtually untouchable. This season, the team has a perfect 4-0 record when he starts a game.
What's more, the young quarterback remains unbeaten in his CFL career, racking up an immaculate record of 8 wins in as many starts. On the other hand, the absence of the offensive leader has left the Alouettes vulnerable.
During this period, the club has managed just four wins in 11 outings, although recent victories over Saskatchewan and Toronto have helped limit the damage to the standings. We saw a completely shut-down forward without the services of Alexander. Everyone realized that he's not just important, but essential to the Alouettes' success.
A pivotal duel against Calgary
Alexander's return comes at just the right time as Montreal looks to consolidate its position in the East Division. Faced with the Stampeders, an unpredictable but always competitive team, the Alouettes are counting on the stability and renewed effectiveness of their number one quarterback to keep up their momentum.
Beyond the statistics, it's collective confidence that could make the difference. Alexander's presence restores a clear identity to the Montreal attack, and boosts the morale of a team aspiring to great honors.
All eyes will be on his return, in the hope of extending his perfect run and confirming that Montreal remains a serious playoff contender.
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