Blue Bombers come up big in beating Alouettes
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers came up with a total team effort and stunned the CFL-leading Montreal Alouettes 44-28 in front of a sold-out crowd at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers delivered a strong performance, defeating the CFL-leading Montreal Alouettes 44-28 at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night. This victory marks the Bombers' third consecutive win against Montreal, dating back to last season, and keeps them in a tight West Division playoff race. Quarterback Zach Collaros had a standout performance, completing 26-of-32 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bombers' offence recorded 447 net yards, with key contributions from Ontario Wilson, Bryce Perkins, and Brady Oliveira. Montreal's offence struggled, totaling only 284 net yards and facing a 3-1 turnover deficit. The Blue Bombers' strong start and key plays, including a successful pass interference challenge and Oliveira's touchdown, proved decisive in securing the win.
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