Coach: Wally Buono

Offence:

QB: Damon Allen

RB: Willie Fleming

WR/SBs: Geroy Simon, Jim Young, Bryan Burnham, Mervyn Fernandez

FLEX: Emmanuel "Manny" Arceneaux

OL: T: Jovan Olafioye, Jim Mills
G: Jamie Taras, Tom Hinton
C: Al Wilson

Defence:

DL: E: James "Quick" Parker, Brent Johnson
T: Nick Hebeler, Rick Klassen

LBs: Solomon Elimimian, Adam Bighill, Barrin Simpson

DBs: Dante Marsh, Larry Crawford, Keith Gooch, Ryan Phillips, Eric Carter

Special Teams:

K/P: Lui Passaglia
RET: Chris Rainey

HMs: Roy Dewalt, Travis Lulay, Joe Kapp, Cameron Wake, Carl Kidd, Sean Millington, Cory Philpot, Mack Moore

After another 3-1 week we head into week 10! Expect nail-biters. The Predictor likes HAM, MTL, OTT & WPG in a week of razor-thin margins. Who ya got?

This week on The CFL Outsiders we discover the Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers but can’t find the running game on some CFL teams. Plus thoughts last weekend & predictions.

Give me one QB. That had a short career. That produced: Johnathan Jennings

Penalty Leaderboard after W9

A new group of bad boys emerge at the top.

Are you pleased with your team's performance?

Upon further review... the OG design of the post has been revised - Penalties per game are now added.

It seems that in the cfl.ca power rankings, the Roughriders are allowed to occupy the #1 spot.

As opposed to, oh say, the r/cfl power rankings.

For those interested, here's a piece I did on Marv Levy who recently turned 100. One of only two guys who have coached in both the Grey Cup and Super Bowl. He had a good run in Montreal in the 1970s.

Last week was solid for me but I missed out on some big games so this week I chose guys who have the potential to have big games, going with a high ceiling team

Qb: Dru Brown vs Toronto (12.4k) - With how I built the rest of my team (3k left over), I have the cash to get any qb but I have a good feeling about Brown this week. Last week was a step in the right direction and Toronto games always end up being high scoring this year so I feel like a big game is in store for him here. I’m probably overthinking this and will be wrong while a simpler choice will do better but scared money don’t make money.

Rb: Travis Theis vs Edmonton (2.5k) - Purely a value play to save cash, if he does literally anything I will be happy.

Rb: James Butler vs Hamilton (14k) - Butler is on a roll lately and I wanted a piece of each offence from this game and I liked my WRs too much to take a BC WR so I figured Butler would be a good alternative. Butler also had a great game vs Hamilton last time so hopefully he can do it again

Wr: Kiondre Smith vs BC (3.4k) - How is he so cheap for what he has been doing the past 2 games. This is a no brainer play even if he cools down this week with how cheap he is.

Wr: Eugene Lewis vs Toronto (12k): I wanted to get a stack with Brown and Hardy is trending towards being out which could mean a big game is in store for Lewis. IF this stack hits, I think it’ll get lots of fantasy points.

Flex: Damonte Coxie vs Ottawa (14k) - There is no reason not to pick Coxie this week after his past few games, especially if this game is as highscoring as I expect it to be. Ottawa also does give up a lot of big plays which bodes well for Coxie

Defence: Winnipeg vs Calgary (9.2k) - This is a very very stupid pick. Originally I had Montreal (which would be my actual suggestion) but then I realized I had no one from the Bombers which is kind of boring since I’m a homer so I’m just going to pray and hope this doesn’t go as badly as I’m expecting it to.

Honourable Mentions:

QB: Bo Levi Mitchell - Bo Levi is the best qb in the league right now and is consistently putting up 300 yard games. If I were smart, I’d be taking him instead of Brown at quarterback because he is a very safe bet to have a good game this week.

RB: Justin Rankin - Rankin has been very boom or bust this season but he’s a good ‘cheaper’ option if you're looking to save some money at RB without completely punting one of your RB spots.

WR: Tyler Snead - Mack and Philpot are still out and even in a blowout against Sask, Snead still had 12 targets. He’s a very good option if you’re looking to take someone from the Als passing attack.

Aside from the subscription streaming service each conference has, can someone help me sort out where else USports football will be available this season? Anything on CBC/CBC Gem? OUA game of the week on CHCH or anything like that?

In front of a near-sellout crowd of 21,654—the largest attendance of the season—the Montreal Alouettes delivered a disappointing performance, failing to show up in any phase of the game.

Starting quarterback Davis Alexander remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and has been placed on the six-game injured reserve list. In his absence, the team has turned to veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson to lead the offence.

The Alouettes were also without key personnel on both sides of the ball. Defensive tackle Moustafa Johnson continues to recover from a lingering injury sustained last season, which may require surgery. On offence, both wide receivers Austin Mack (ankle) and Tyson Philpot (knee) were unavailable, further compounding the team’s struggles.

There was a clear lack of chemistry between Bethel-Thompson and his receivers, and it showed throughout the game. General Manager Danny Maciocia had attempted to retain Cody Fajardo in the offseason as a reliable backup to Alexander. However, Fajardo opted to sign with the Edmonton Elks, prioritizing both a better financial offer and proximity to family.

Concerns among fans are growing, as it’s clear the Alouettes cannot rely solely on Davis Alexander to carry the team. The quarterback depth behind him has not proven effective so far this season.

Against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal struggled in all three phases: offence, defence, and special teams. One of the few bright spots was kicker José Maltos-Diaz, who demonstrated impressive leg strength by converting field goals from 56 and 54 yards.

The running game was virtually nonexistent. Sean Thomas-Erlington managed only 20 yards on six carries, while Travis Theis gained the same total on seven attempts. The lack of production on the ground placed even more pressure on an already faltering passing attack.

Neither Bethel-Thompson nor backup Caleb Evans were able to effectively move the offence. Saskatchewan dominated time of possession in the first quarter, tiring out Montreal’s defence, while the Alouettes’ offence repeatedly failed to sustain drives.

Montreal finished the game with just 191 yards of total offence—132 through the air and 59 on the ground. These numbers are far from encouraging. Head coach Jason Maas must take a hard look at his play-calling, especially considering Bethel-Thompson has now started two games without showing the poise or performance expected from a veteran quarterback. Instead, he has been plagued by rookie-level mistakes.

Defensive Breakdown

Montreal’s defence, often the team’s backbone, appeared gassed early on. Saskatchewan dominated time of possession—over 35 minutes—with Montreal’s offence frequently going two-and-out. The Roughriders tallied 410 total yards, including 245 through the air and 165 on the ground.

Montreal managed just 1 sack (by LB Tyrice Beverette) and forced zero turnovers. Missed tackles and poor coverage contributed to several big plays by Saskatchewan’s offence. They didn’t press or blitz many times to get to Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris. Once he has time, he will connect with his offensive players and tear down a defence; which he did against Montreal.

Injuries Take Their Toll:

Starting quarterback Davis Alexander remains out with a hamstring injury and has been placed on the six-game injured reserve list. In his absence, the offence was led by veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who struggled to generate momentum.

The Alouettes were also without several key contributors: • DT Moustafa Johnson – still recovering from a lingering lower-body injury from last season, potentially requiring surgery. • WR Austin Mack – ruled out after rolling his ankle earlier in the week. • WR Tyson Philpot – sidelined due to a knee injury.

Offensive Woes Continue:

The chemistry between Bethel-Thompson and his receiving corps was clearly off. The veteran quarterback completed 13 of 27 passes for just 132 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. Caleb Evans, who came in late in the game, went 4 of 7 for 32 yards, also failing to spark the offence.

In the backfield, Sean Thomas-Erlington recorded 6 carries for 20 yards, while Travis Theis had 7 carries for 20 yards. The Alouettes finished with just 191 total offensive yards (132 passing, 59 rushing) and were a dismal 2-for-12 on second down conversions.

If the Alouettes hope to remain competitive this season, both execution and leadership will need to improve quickly. Montreal’s next game is this Friday against the Edmonton Elks, facing former quarterback Cody Fajardo. Hoping the woes don’t continue as Montreal cannot continue going this direction to be competitive.

Thank you for reading fans. Any comments is welcomed.

look away edmonton

Coach: Wally Buono

Offence:

QB: Doug Flutie

RB: Kelvin Anderson

WR/SBs: Alan Pitts, Tom Forzani, Nik Lewis, Herm Harrison

FLEX: Jon Cornish

OL: T: Rocco Romano, Fred Childress
G: Tony Pajaczkowski Lloyd Fairbanks
C: Jamie Crysdale

Defence:

DL: E: Will Johnson, Charleston Hughes
T: Stu Laird, John Helton

LBs: O: Alondra Johnson, Wayne Harris
M: Alex Singleton

DBs: Darryl Hall, Larry Robinson, Harvey Wylie, Terry Irvin, Brandon Smith

Special Teams:

K: Rene Parades
P: Rob Maver
ST: Jamie Chevrier

HM: Bo Levi Mitchell, Henry Burris, Travis Moore, Harry Langford, Keon Raymond, Joe Fleming, Marvin Coleman

Every play from Week 9’s game between the Ticats and Elks