Our Thanksgiving Monday doubleheaders take us to Montreal for a kick off to the days early game, a match up between a team challenging for first in the East and another free falling it seems through its CFL season.
The Alouettes greet their guests in what we imagine will be a wee bit of a snarlin' mood, that after a thorough shellacking last week at the hands of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
Montreal's defence pretty well ran up the white flag by games end, as Henry Burris connected on 5 TD passes and directed a fairly impressive ground game on the way to the 41 to 28 victory.
Points no doubt made very clear to Montreal's defensive corps leading up to tonights match up with the Bombers.
As they prepare for the Bombers, the Als can no doubt take some solace in the fact that they are facing a rather demoralized and slightly discombobulated Bomber squad, once again set to go into battle without the services of Buck Pierce, the Bomber QB was injured in last weeks game with a Toronto. Pierce was under pressure for the short period of time he was in the game, suffering yet another concussion after a controversial hit by Toronto defender Brandon Issac.
With his health once again a concern, the Bombers (wisely we say here) have decided to sit him out for the Alouette game, which leaves the Bomber's attack back in the hands of Joey Elliot, who has had a steep learning curve to follow in his upgrade to starter this year.
With the Als still seeking to claim first in the East and with the Argos showing that they won't be missing many beats with Jarious Jackson filling in for the injured Ricky Ray, this weekend's action could prove pivotal for first place aspirations in the Division.
Look for Montreal to make amends for last weeks pratfall in Hamilton, unfortunately for Bombers fans, that will most likely come at the expense of Winnipeg, who seem destined to ride out the rest of the season with much to think about for next year.
Game Time Noon CT, 1 ET, 10 AM ET Molson Stadium TSN
Winnipeg 27 at Montreal 22 (23,201)
Pre Game
CFL.ca Game Preview
CFL.ca Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- Alouettes look to rebound against lowly Bombers
National Post-- Blue Bombers' Buck Pierce at a crossroad with head injuries
Winnipeg Free Press-- Edwards can't solve Bombers mystery
Winnipeg Sun-- Bombers still motivated
Montreal Gazette-- Injured Alouettes face worst team in CFL
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Blue Bombers upset Alouettes for first road win of 2012
National Post-- Alouettes' struggles continue in loss to lowly Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Free Press-- Elliot puts it together
Winnipeg Sun-- Blue Bombers stuff Alouettes, Calvillo
Montreal Gazette-- Montreal Alouettes have started choking early this season
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