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Montreal – With Jonathan Crompton at quarterback for the first time since the opening game of the season, back in late June, the Als easily defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 35-14, Sunday afternoon before a season-high 23,262 McGill’s Stadium spectators.
Stefan Logan ran for a 78-yard punt return touchdown and Jonathon Crompton threw for two touchdowns in his return as the Montreal Alouettes soared over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-14 on Sunday afternoon at Percival-Molson Stadium.
Montreal’s defense had a league best 207 points allowed through 13 weeks of play heading into the matchup and did not disappoint against the Bombers with one interception and one fumble recovery in the victory.
A quick two and out from the Bombers on the first drive forced the Blue and Gold to give Montreal possession of the ball and Stefan Logan ran the ball for 35 yards on the punt return. The long run lead to Boris Bede’s first field goal of the game from 33 yards out to give the Als an early three point lead.
On the Alouettes next drive, Samuel Giguere burst down the sideline for a 25-yard pick up to give Montreal favourable field position. However, the Alouettes were not able to capitalize and were forced to settle for another field goal, this time from 35 yards out.
The Bombers first quarter luck appeared to be turning around after Matt Bucknor made an impressive interception, but the Als responded with a fumble recovery courtesy of Winston Venable just two plays later to regain possession of the ball. Montreal was able to capitalize on the fumble recovery as they continued the drive into the second quarter. Crompton connected with Giguere for 41-yards for the Alouettes first touchdown of the game to extend their lead to 13-0. The Alouettes would also add a single on the kick off.
After holding the Blue Bombers scoreless in the first 15 minutes, the Als continued their strong defensive play into the second quarter despite running into penalty trouble.
The Alouettes defence continued to dominate as Billy Parker intercepted a pass from Nichols on the Bombers next drive.
Montreal’s special teams was equally impressive as Stefan Logan bolted 78-yards for a punt return touchdown to cap off the second quarter and give the Alouettes a commanding 22-3 lead at the half.
Logan continued to wreak havoc for the Bombers as he returned the ball on the opening kickoff of the half for 93 yards before being taken down at the Winnipeg eight-yard line. On the next play, Crompton hooked up with S.J. Green in the end zone for the Als second touchdown of the game to extend the lead to 29-3.
Bede notched his third field goal of the game on the Alouettes next drive of the quarter from 44 yards out as Montreal continued to run away with the lead.
Bede was a perfect four-for-four on field goal attempts, helping the Als pull away with a field goals in the final quarter.
Montreal’s next game will be against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 27th. Next home game for the Alouettes will be on Thanksgiving against the Toronto Argonauts.
Videos:
- Jim Popp talks about the performance of his team after the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- John Bowman talks about his performance and the sacks he had during the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Jonathan Crompton talks about his performance and about the offensive line after the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Samuel Giguère talks about the importance of the victory against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Luc Brodeur-Jourdain talks about the performance of his team after the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Stefan Logan talks about Luc Brodeur-Jourdain and his performance after the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
