Sunday brings a wrap up to week twelve of the CFL schedule, a point where the Riders and Als have surveyed the numbers from the previous games of the weekend and can make up some ground in their respective divisions with a victory.
For Montreal, the opportunity to regain the top spot in the east is at hand, the BC Lions having eked out a victory over Toronto on Saturday night, clearing the way for the Als to reclaim their top perch should they come out on top in Sunday's match.
The Riders too can make a move up in the West, with Edmonton getting demolished by Hamilton on Saturday, Saskatchewan can move up a notch claiming third as their own, building on last weeks surprise gift wrapped victory from the Bombers.
Saskatchewan perhaps can put that one out of their collective minds, we somehow doubt that the Als will be so generous, not as afflicted with the troubles of the Bombers, Montreal is very much full value for their quest for first in the East, last weeks troubles in Vancouver more the exception than the rule this season.
True, the Als have not been as dominant as in past years, but coming off a loss such as that from last week, we imagine they will not be in a particularly hospitable mood.
The Riders also face the prospect of facing the Alouettes using back up QB Drew Willy, who will apparently be getting his first CFL start Sunday as he fills in for Darian Durant once again, Durant was injured in last weeks Banjo Bowl game, leaving Willy to take charge of the offence.
He had a decent game, calming any nerves quickly and holding his own, Sunday will be a much sterner test for the Riders rookie backup.
But make no mistake about it, the Riders were basically given the game by the Bombers, Willy led the drive down the field for the winning field goal, but the Riders should never have been in that spot in the first place.
The Als we imagine won't be quite so accommodating to their guests.
Game Time 1 PM ET, 10 AM PT, Molson Stadium TSN
Saskatchewan 17 at Montreal 28 (23,147)
Pre Game
CFL Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- Rookie Willy to get first CFL start as Roughriders visit Alouettes
National Post-- No need to rush Darian Durant back into Riders lineup
Montreal Gazette-- Time for Montreal Alouettes to suck it up against Riders
Regina Leader Post-- Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for Montreal's Calvillo
Team Backgrounders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Montreal Alouettes
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Calvillo out duels rookie Willy as Alouettes top Roughriders
National Post-- Alouettes avoid major scare in win over Roughriders
Montreal Gazette-- Butter fingers nearly cost Als a sure thing
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