{
  "id": 3582610,
  "title": "Als head to Winnipeg riding seven-game win streak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/als-head-to-winnipeg-riding-seven-game-win-streak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T20:11:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12036592/als-head-to-winnipeg-riding-seven-game-win-streak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quarterback Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes are on a seven-game winning streak, currently holding a league-leading record of 9-1. Their upcoming matchup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night represents their first encounter with the Bombers this season. Montana has won 3-1 against West Division rivals this season, with their lone defeat coming on June 20 against the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Alexander, who has never faced Winnipeg previously, has recorded nine wins as a starter. The Alouettes lead the CFL in offensive points per game (34.6), offensive touchdowns (39), net offence (454.3), and rushing (118.8 yards per game), placing second in passing (343.8). Winnipeg, on the other hand, boasts the CFL's top-ranked pass defence (268.8 yards per game) but struggles with their rushing game, allowing 127.9 yards per game. The Bombers have been dominant against East Division competition, winning 12 of the previous 16 matchups, with only 2-4 losses at home in 2026.",
  "summary": "Quarterback Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes are on quite a roll.",
  "key_points": [
    "Montreal Alouettes on seven-game winning streak",
    "Upcoming game against Winnipeg Blue Bombers",
    "Davis Alexander has never faced Winnipeg before"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}