Jason Maas Reveals His Number-One Priority

Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas clearly has no intention of letting disciplinary issues take hold.

After a
convincing 46-16
victory
over the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, the Montreal coach was particularly concerned about the 12 penalties called against his team, resulting in a total loss of 90 yards.

Maas believes these penalties were justified and stresses that his team must absolutely correct this issue. The stakes will be even higher this week, as the Alouettes face the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
, a team known for its remarkable discipline.

With 83 penalties this season, Montreal ranks seventh in the CFL. The defense is particularly problematic, with 44 penalties—the highest total in the league. The Alouettes concede an average of 70.4 yards per game due to these penalties, a figure surpassed only by Calgary.

In contrast, Winnipeg leads the CFL with just 58 penalties and 537 penalty yards. For Maas, it's time for the work done in practice to translate onto the field.

Kabion Ento and Davis Alexander Honored

The Alouettes can, however, take pride in their individual performances. Linebacker Kabion Ento was named Player of the Week after scoring a touchdown on a 29-yard interception against Ottawa. He also forced and recovered a fumble, then returned the ball 49 yards.

Quarterback Davis Alexander finished second in the voting. He completed 20 of 23 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns, posting an exceptional efficiency rating of 150.6.

This marks Alexander's fifth nomination of the season. With 3,400 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes, he has established himself as one of the CFL's top quarterbacks in 2026.

Meanwhile, Nathan Rourke of the British Columbia Lions rounded out the top three after a 355-yard, two-touchdown-pass performance against Saskatchewan.

For Montreal, the challenge is now clear: maintain its offensive and defensive effectiveness while eliminating penalties that could prove costly against Winnipeg.

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