Montreal Enters the Game on a Seven-Game Winning Streak
The Alouettes have been one of the CFL's strongest teams throughout the 2026 season.
Montreal has won seven straight games heading into Friday's matchup.
The team's latest victory came against the Ottawa REDBLACKS, with Montreal winning 46-16 in Week 12. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
That victory improved Montreal's record to 9-1 and kept the Alouettes firmly at the top of the CFL standings.
Davis Alexander Leads Montreal's Offence
Quarterback Davis Alexander has been a major part of Montreal's success.
He enters Friday's game as the CFL's passing leader with 3,400 passing yards.
The Alouettes have also shown that they can attack opponents on the ground. Their rushing attack averages a league-leading 118.8 yards per game. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Running back Travis Theis could be particularly important against Winnipeg because the Blue Bombers have played well against opposing passing attacks.
Montreal's Defence Has Been Difficult to Beat
The Alouettes have allowed the fewest points in the CFL this season.
Defensive back Kabion Ento has also made an impact recently, including an interception and forced fumble against Ottawa.
Montreal's defence will have another major challenge against Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros and the Blue Bombers' offensive weapons. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Winnipeg Wants to Stop Montreal's Playoff Push
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter Friday's game looking to bounce back after a loss to the Edmonton Elks.
Winnipeg lost 22-19 to Edmonton in Week 12 and enters the matchup with a 5-5 record. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
The Bombers have one of the CFL's strongest pass defences, allowing an average of 268.8 passing yards per game.
That defence will be tested by Alexander and a Montreal offence that has been producing consistently throughout the season. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Friday's game also carries some added history between the two teams.
Montreal eliminated Winnipeg with a 42-33 victory in the 2025 Eastern Semi-Final.
However, Winnipeg won both regular-season meetings between the teams last season. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
That gives the Blue Bombers another reason to challenge the league-leading Alouettes in Friday night's matchup.
Players to Watch
Davis Alexander
Alexander enters the game leading the CFL in passing yards. His ability to attack Winnipeg through the air could determine how effectively Montreal moves the ball.
Travis Theis
Montreal's rushing attack ranks first in the CFL, making Theis an important player against Winnipeg's defence.
Kabion Ento
Ento has been making plays for Montreal's defence and will have a key role against Winnipeg's receivers.
Zach Collaros
The Winnipeg quarterback will face a Montreal defence that has allowed the fewest points in the league.
When and Where Is the Game?
The Montreal Alouettes will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, August 28.
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Canadian broadcast: TSN and RDS
The game is also available internationally through CFL+. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
What Happens If Montreal Wins?
A Montreal victory would put the Alouettes in an excellent position to secure their playoff place.
However, the team needs the appropriate combination of other Week 13 results to officially clinch.
The clearest route is a Montreal win combined with a Hamilton loss. That combination would give the Alouettes both a playoff berth and a home playoff game. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Even without an immediate clinching scenario, another victory would move Montreal closer to securing its postseason position and extend its winning streak to eight games.
What Happens Next for the Alouettes?
Montreal begins a difficult stretch after Friday's game, with six West Division opponents across seven games.
The schedule will provide a tougher test as the Alouettes continue their push toward the playoffs. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
For now, the focus is on Winnipeg and the opportunity to become the first CFL team to officially book its place in the 2026 postseason.
TwikUp Insight
The Montreal Alouettes have already established themselves as the CFL's team to beat with a 9-1 record and seven consecutive victories.
Friday's matchup against Winnipeg gives them a chance to take another major step toward the Grey Cup.
A Montreal win combined with a Hamilton loss would officially clinch a playoff berth and a home playoff game, making Friday night potentially one of the biggest moments of Montreal's 2026 season. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
