Follow the game between the Alouettes and the Argonauts at 7:30 p.m. with RDS and RDS.ca. We set the table at 7 p.m. with a pre-game show.
Pre-match
The Montreal Alouettes will attempt to set a team record this evening by securing a ninth consecutive victory in the regular season. Maas says he was unaware of the possibility of establishing a new team brand. His training focuses solely on the Toronto Argonauts.
“Good things happen when you win. It would be a great accomplishment to set this record, but honestly, it’s the first time I’ve heard of it,” mentioned head coach Jason Maas to our colleague Didier Orméjuste.
“I like the way the guys are preparing for the game on Friday,” he added.
The match will be a repeat of last year’s Eastern final. Montreal stunned Toronto in the first quarter with an interception returned for a touchdown by Marc-Antoine Dequoy. In three games this season, the Montreal defense has already caused eight turnovers. The defensive unit intends to provoke others at the expense of the Argonauts’ young quarterback, Cameron Dukes.
“We expect a difficult match against the Argonauts,” said defensive player Mustafa Johnson. They will try to establish their ground game. This is how they have had success in the past. »
In two games this season, Toronto’s defense has allowed an average of 353 passing yards. The Argonauts have already given up six touchdown passes. Last week, Cody Fajardo had one of his best career games, passing for 393 yards and three touchdowns. Despite everything, the Alouettes quarterback believes he can play better.
“I’m playing well right now, but there’s still room for improvement,” said the Alouettes quarterback. “I missed several plays last week. I’m being hard on myself.”
With a victory, the Alouettes will increase their lead at the top of the Eastern Division over the Argonauts to 4 points.
