Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Montreal, August 21, 2025

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Official: Montreal Alouettes to start QB James Morgan against Blue Bombers
By 3Down Staff -August 20, 2025

The Montreal Alouettes will start James Morgan at quarterback against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.

The 28-year-old native of Green Bay, Wis. played three quarters against the B.C. Lions last week in relief of Caleb Evans, who is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL. He completed 20-of-33 pass attempts for 211 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as his team lost 36-18.

The six-foot-four, 229-pound passer was originally a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets out of Florida International University. He spent time with five different NFL teams and the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL before signing with the Alouettes last year, spending most of the season on the practice roster.

Shea Patterson, who signed with the Alouettes earlier this week, will dress as the third-stringer behind Morgan and Cameron Dukes. Montreal's top three quarterbacks — Davis Alexander, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, and Evans — are all on the six-game injured list.

The Alouettes have made two other changes to the roster as Canadian running back Sean Thomas-Erlington (neck) and field-side cornerbacker Kabion Ento (calf) have returned to the lineup. Thomas-Erlington has dressed for nine games on the year and rushed for 361 yards and two touchdowns, while Ento has played seven, recording 21 defensive tackles and three interceptions.

Canadian fullback David Dallaire and defensive back Robert Kennedy III have both been moved to the one-game injured list. With Ento returning, veteran defensive back Ciante Evans has been moved to field-side halfback in Kennedy's place.

Some key players who remain out for the Alouettes due to injury include receivers Austin Mack and Tyson Philpot, offensive lineman Justin Lawrence, defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson, defensive backs Dionte Ruffin and Marc-Antoine Dequoy, and returner James Letcher Jr.

The Montreal Alouettes (5-5) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-4) at Percival Molson Stadium on Thursday, August 21 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a walk-off win over the Ottawa Redblacks, while Montreal lost 36-18 on the road to the B.C. Lions.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 27 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/20/official-montreal-alouettes-to-start-qb-james-morgan-against-blue-bombers/

[Jesse]

As of this moment, even with all the struggles we've been through, we are still very much in control of our own destiny.

If we win tomorrow, we have the opportunity to win both games against Sask and either tie them for first or be with 1 game, with still another game to play against them later in the year.

If we lose tomorrow, then we are facing the prospect of needing to "hope" for things to happen in order for us to finish first. It begins the process of losing control over our own destiny.

We really need this win. It's not the biggest game of the season. It certainly shouldn't be the most challenging. But it's a box that needs to be checked if we want to put ourselves in a position to win that home Grey Cup.

[The Zipp]

As of this moment, even with all the struggles we've been through, we are still very much in control of our own destiny.

If we win tomorrow, we have the opportunity to win both games against Sask and either tie them for first or be with 1 game, with still another game to play against them later in the year.

If we lose tomorrow, then we are facing the prospect of needing to "hope" for things to happen in order for us to finish first. It begins the process of losing control over our own destiny.

We really need this win. It's not the biggest game of the season. It certainly shouldn't be the most challenging. But it's a box that needs to be checked if we want to put ourselves in a position to win that home Grey Cup.

every game is huge - the 3 against sask will be a big determining factor.  Win out and have some of the west teams do a little skid and first place is possible.

[theaardvark]

Top 3 QB's on the 6 game?  Ouch.  Poor AC

Shea Patterson picked up behind Daisy.

Morgan did not look terrible, and getting first snaps this week can only help.

We need to "Longest Yard" Lemon.  Let him through and hit him with the groin shot pass.

[Pigskin]

Not surprised Jon Jones is out. Just didn't do enough the last 2 games.

Smith having an excellent year on teams.

Excited to final see Logan in the line up.

Three Canadian DTs?

OL will have there hands full with Montreal's DL.

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[Blueforlife]

What's your evidence that Weitz is good on teams?

Blue In BC says so and I trust him

[Jesse]

I guess Schmeck showed he was the next DT up over Kornelson but with Jake nearing the end I can't believe they released him.  Maybe he didn't show a good work ethic or maybe he requested his release?

I'm pretty glad we're not relying on a back of the PR player to be a replacement starter for us.

No offence to Korny and congrats on the career. Most never make it this far. But at a certain point, players hit their ceiling and, for most, it isn't good enough to make professional football team. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Friesen couldn't think of more awkward questions if he tried, the sound of his voice make me cringe!

[Blueforlife]

I guess Schmeck showed he was the next DT up over Kornelson but with Jake nearing the end I can't believe they released him.  Maybe he didn't show a good work ethic or maybe he requested his release?

Can't ever understand why they keep bringing Weitz back but I suppose Mike Miller takes his ST roster very seriously and requests certain moves be made to achieve that aim and MOS complies. 

Kornelson is a numbers game
Weitz is good on teams
Thomas had a monster game and is a good depth guy
Yes ST is important

I dont see us getting a comfortable margin ,mtrls front 7 is too good, and , Zac hasnt been great under pressure ty
Also for some reason as soon as we get a lead we go very conservative, letting the other team drive the field with underneath stuff. Hopefully we learned something the last two games with blown leads
I also have the feeling that Zac will be in full game management mode. The one thing we dont want to do is let mtrl's d best us (again) with turnovers

Zach will be slinging and taking advantage of there secondary

Yes he needs protection, if he gets that and our run game is good, we win

Turnovers key as well, agree

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Official: Montreal Alouettes to start QB James Morgan against Blue Bombers
By 3Down Staff -August 20, 2025

The Montreal Alouettes will start James Morgan at quarterback against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.

The 28-year-old native of Green Bay, Wis. played three quarters against the B.C. Lions last week in relief of Caleb Evans, who is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL. He completed 20-of-33 pass attempts for 211 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as his team lost 36-18.

The six-foot-four, 229-pound passer was originally a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets out of Florida International University. He spent time with five different NFL teams and the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL before signing with the Alouettes last year, spending most of the season on the practice roster.

Shea Patterson, who signed with the Alouettes earlier this week, will dress as the third-stringer behind Morgan and Cameron Dukes. Montreal's top three quarterbacks — Davis Alexander, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, and Evans — are all on the six-game injured list.

The Alouettes have made two other changes to the roster as Canadian running back Sean Thomas-Erlington (neck) and field-side cornerbacker Kabion Ento (calf) have returned to the lineup. Thomas-Erlington has dressed for nine games on the year and rushed for 361 yards and two touchdowns, while Ento has played seven, recording 21 defensive tackles and three interceptions.

Canadian fullback David Dallaire and defensive back Robert Kennedy III have both been moved to the one-game injured list. With Ento returning, veteran defensive back Ciante Evans has been moved to field-side halfback in Kennedy's place.

Some key players who remain out for the Alouettes due to injury include receivers Austin Mack and Tyson Philpot, offensive lineman Justin Lawrence, defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson, defensive backs Dionte Ruffin and Marc-Antoine Dequoy, and returner James Letcher Jr.

The Montreal Alouettes (5-5) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-4) at Percival Molson Stadium on Thursday, August 21 with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a walk-off win over the Ottawa Redblacks, while Montreal lost 36-18 on the road to the B.C. Lions.

The weather forecast in Montreal calls for a high of 27 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and TSN 690 in Montreal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/20/official-montreal-alouettes-to-start-qb-james-morgan-against-blue-bombers/

I don't remember Morgan throwing one pass longer than 20 yards.I would play their receivers close because I don't see them going deep.

[Blue In BC]

Blue In BC says so and I trust him

I don't remember Weitz taking any reps on defence. Essentially he gets on the roster to play ST's and even then it's when we run out of Canadian ST players. Due to injuries to Hallett and Novak we ran out of those options.

Ayers, J. Jones and all the Canadian draft choices are the depth at every LB position. That's why I said, I'd cut Weitz out right but there is no upside for him playing steady. He may not be a bad ST player but that's the role for 1/3 of our roster and back up Canadians and some imports as well.

I wonder if Munier-Bailey can play on ST's if needed. A 2 @ pick in the draft with a reported high upside as a defensive player. When and how does he ever get on the roster?