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The Montreal Alouettes have once again shown why they're at the top of the Canadian Football League.
In their
convincing 46-16
victory
over the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, Davis Alexander delivered a particularly effective performance, even though his 260 passing yards might, at first glance, seem modest.
The Montreal quarterback completed 20 of his 23 attempts, several of which came in situations where the defensive coverage was particularly tight. Two of his passes directly led to touchdowns
. His efficiency rating of 150.6—very close to the maximum of 158.3—further illustrates the magnitude of his performance.
Head coach Jason Maas specifically highlighted his quarterback's ability to bounce back after a missed first pass to Tyler Snead, who was wide open. Alexander didn't let that mistake affect the rest of his game. Well-protected by a dominant offensive line, he then showed patience and consistently chose the right option.
Despite the compliments, Alexander himself refused to take all the credit. For him, this victory is above all the result of the collective effort of a team that continues to improve.
The Alouettes must, however, address their disciplinary issues
With a 9-1 record, Montreal holds an impressive lead over its pursuers, but the team knows it will have to address certain shortcomings to maintain its dominance. The main problem against Ottawa: penalties.
The Alouettes were penalized 12 times for a total of 90 yards. Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku believes this trend must be corrected quickly, especially before key games.
Jason Maas shares this concern. The Montreal head coach wants his players to avoid penalties for poor discipline and to better adhere to the team's objectives.
After a short break, the Alouettes will resume practice on Monday at Hébert Stadium. They will then head to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers next Friday. With a 9-1 record, Montreal appears to be in excellent shape, but the team knows it will need to continue improving.
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