GDT Edm at Mtl, Fri Aug 8, 6:30PM

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Montreal Alouettes missing All-CFL DB Marc-Antoine Dequoy, OL Justin Lawrence against Elks
By 3Down Staff -August 7, 2025

The Montreal Alouettes have lost two more key Canadian starters ahead of Friday's clash with the Edmonton Elks.

Two-time All-CFL safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy (shoulder) and centre Justin Lawrence (knee) have both been placed on the one-game injured list after being unable to practice this week. Through the first eight games of the season, Dequoy has recorded 16 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, and a sack, while Lawrence has allowed nine pressures and received a total PFF grade of 53.6.

Defensively, cornerback Kabion Ento (calf) will also remain out after being a late scratch last week, while halfback Dionte Ruffin (adductor) has been added to the six-game injured list. That has led to a shuffle in the secondary, with Arthur Hamlin stepping up at safety, rookie Robert Kennedy playing field halfback, and the recently acquired Ciante Evans suiting up at field corner. Veteran Najee Murray returns to his regular strong-side linebacker spot after a one-week absence, and rookie Don Callis will dress for insurance.

Canadian defensive lineman Josh Archibald will make his return to the lineup, while fellow homegrown pass rusher Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal dresses for the second time in his career. American linebacker K.D. Davis (shoulder) has gone on the one-game injured list.

Offensively, Cyrille Hogan-Saindon will step in at centre for Lawrence with no other changes. Returner TyJon Lindsey has been demoted back to the practice roster, with Travis Theis and Tyler Snead expected to split those duties.

The Montreal Alouettes (5-3) will host the Edmonton Elks (1-6) on Friday, August 8, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Elks are coming off a 28-24 loss to Hamilton, while the Alouettes were blown out by the Roughriders by a score of 34-6.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 28 degrees with a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 880 CHED in Edmonton and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/07/montreal-alouettes-missing-all-cfl-db-marc-antoine-dequoy-ol-justin-lawrence-against-elks/

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Edmonton Elks field unaltered lineup for QB Cody Fajardo's return to Montreal
By 3Down Staff -August 7, 2025

The Edmonton Elks have made no changes to their roster ahead of Friday's clash with the Montreal Alouettes, providing continuity ahead of this season's most anticipated revenge game.

Quarterback Cody Fajardo will be returning to Montreal for the first time since he was traded away this offseason. The man he was swapped for, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, will also be starting for the Alouettes, despite both players being acquired as backups.

Fajardo became expendable after a hamstring injury last season allowed youngster Davis Alexander to prove he was ready to be a franchise pivot. Ironically, Alexander is now out for the second time with a hamstring issue, while his predecessor has leapfrogged Tre Ford as the starter in Edmonton.

The 33-year-old spent two seasons with the Alouettes following his departure from Saskatchewan, leading the team to an unlikely Grey Cup victory in 2023. Fajardo was named the MVP of that game and followed it up by helping the team to the best regular-season record in the CFL in 2024. All told, he posted a 16-12-1 record at the helm for Montreal, throwing for 6,967 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.

In two games since taking over with the Elks, Fajardo has completed 55-of-69 passes (79.7 percent) for 710 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. However, he has yet to record a victory.

Remaining on the one-game injured list for the Elks this week are Canadian safety Royce Metchie (ankle) and Global linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements (knee). Players on the six-game injured list include Canadian tight end Skyler Griffith, Canadian receiver Zach Mathis, Canadian defensive lineman Noah Curtis, American defensive lineman Tomari Fox, American linebacker Nick Anderson, American defensive back Devodric Bynum, and Canadian linebackers Michael Brodrique and Olivier Muembi.

The Edmonton Elks (1-6) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (5-3) on Friday, August 8, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Elks are coming off a 28-24 loss to Hamilton, while the Alouettes were blown out by the Roughriders by a score of 34-6.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 28 degrees with a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 880 CHED in Edmonton and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/07/edmonton-elks-field-unaltered-lineup-for-qb-cody-fajardos-return-to-montreal/

[GOLDMEMBER]

Does anyone care there is this Game tonight?

[GOLDMEMBER]

These friggin air horns are back? Annoying as hell again.

[Pete]

Elks receivers drop more balls than any team in the league

[Pete]

nice return, Mtrl seems to replace injured players midseason better than any other team. We seem to struggle with that

[dd]

Elks receivers drop more balls than any team in the league

They are really bad. I thought our recieving corps was bad, the Elks are horrible. Watching this game, I see why they are 1-6!!! Their O line is probably the worst in the league.

[Pete]

Zema really gives his team an advantage with those punts

[GOLDMEMBER]

Is it just me or every game the league puts Luke McPunchableface to the game stinks. He irradiates stench maybe?

[GOLDMEMBER]

They are really bad. I thought our recieving corps was bad, the Elks are horrible. Watching this game, I see why they are 1-6!!! Their O line is probably the worst in the league.

Come on man. The passes that are actually catchable from our sub par QBs are actually caught. I think our WRs do a good job in the wake of our crappy QBs.

[GOLDMEMBER]

My god Swiss cheese OL for EEs. Is it scheme or galant. Meh BOTH!

[gobombersgo]

Is it just me or every game the league puts Luke McPunchableface to the game stinks. He irradiates stench maybe?

He only does Friday games and it seems like Edmonton plays alot of those nights.

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He only does Friday games and it seems like Edmonton plays alot of those nights.

  makes sense.