Postgame: REDBLACKS vs Alouettes
CFL.ca staff
Montréal – The story was Canadian QB Brandon Bridge but the win went to the Ottawa REDBLACKS who opened the 2015 CFL season with a 20-16 road victory over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Stadium Thursday night.
Running back Tyrell Sutton, now the starter for the Alouettes after the release of Brandon Whitaker, scored the first touchdown of the 2015 season to give the Als an opening 6-0 lead.
The REDBLACKS got good field position after pinning Montreal deep and getting the ball back again near midfield, but the offence stalled with no points on the board. Both offences moved the ball but neither could take full advantage as the first quarter ended with Montreal ahead 6-0.
After being trapped deep in its own territory, Montreal opted to give up the safety instead of testing out the return skills of Chris Williams to cut Montreal’s lead to 6-5.
Burris looked to continue the building momentum after strong work from his defence but quickly turned the ball over on another interception, this time to Jonathan Hefney. Nik Lewis would then catch his first ball as an Alouette midway through the second quarter.
Crompton connected with Jean-Cristophe Beaulieu on a four yard pass for his first career touchdown. Bede converted the point after attempt as the Als extended their 13-5 lead in the second quarter.
Bridge’s first pass completion was to S.J. Green for a 19 yard gain. The drive finished in a 37-yard field goal from Boris Bede to break the tie and put Montreal up 16-13, a lead they carried over into the final quarter.
Stats:
Bridge threw for 62 yards in 5 completions and Sutton ran for 70 yards in 11 carries.
Next Friday, July 3rd, the Montreal Alouettes will host the Calgary Stampeders at 7:30 p.m. at Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium.
