Stanback's Return Could Boost the Als Playoff Chances in the East

[Lincoln Locomotive]

https://3downnation.com/2022/10/09/montreal-alouettes-running-back-william-stanback-officially-returning-to-lineup-on-monday/

[pjrocksmb]

He looks good today.

[TecnoGenius]

Meh, he wasn't looking too great this season before the injury.  Sure he'll probably be top-5 RB for each week he plays, but I doubt top-2.  He won't single-handedly win games for them.  Should MTL make the cold GC, that's when a healthy Stanback might do some damage.  But I'm sure we'll find a way to handle him 

But he does help in their fight against TOR/HAM.  The Antwi/Fletcher platooning wasn't working.  They should have settled on just one of those guys (Fletcher, IMHO), as they are both good.

[Pigskin]

8-20 is not a good day for any RB.

[buckzumhoff]

He didnt do very much. Basically ran ok when there was open field. Get pressure on Harris .

[GOLDMEMBER]

8-20 is not a good day for any RB.

No, those numbers are bad for any RB. Bennett looked better for the RBs.

[bluengold204]

He looks good today.

What game were you watching ?

[pjrocksmb]

What game were you watching ?

I didn't watch the 1st half, seen the 2nd half and seen he was running ok.  Announcers said the same but also commented that he didn't break one outside with speed.  I was surprised he was back after a bad injury and thought he was running OK.  I seen a couple good runs but he stats tell a different story and without seeing the 1st half I'll change my analysis from running good to ok lol.  He is a star in this league and good to see him back.  I have always been impressed  by his running.  He will need a couple games and will make an impact.  Top 3 RB in CFL.

Later in the game their other RBs for the Al's look good I thought as well.  As it gets colder those options at RB will help them.  I liked their 2 back set, Harris got pressure and dumped it off to one of them.

[GOLDMEMBER]

SB is not a top RB currently

1) Carey
2) Oliveira (climbing up)
3) Butler
4) Morrow
5) Hills (climbing up)
6) Logan

Not in my top 6 minimum 

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Well at 8-20.....yeah he wasn't impressive today albeit neither were the Als....losing to the cellar dweller Red Blacks!   Didn't follow the game but looking at the stats, Harris again lost a game with 338 yards passing?   We beat Edmonton this year with Zach only completing 7 passes!    Hard to figure out the East....but at the end of the day they will have one underachiever team representing the East in the GC....none of them look very good at the moment

[pjrocksmb]

Well at 8-20.....yeah he wasn't impressive today albeit neither were the Als....losing to the cellar dweller Red Blacks!   Didn't follow the game but looking at the stats, Harris again lost a game with 338 yards passing?   We beat Edmonton this year with Zach only completing 7 passes!    Hard to figure out the East....but at the end of the day they will have one underachiever team representing the East in the GC....none of them look very good at the moment

Also likely win if ref didn't miss an obvious jersey pull on Al's receiver late in game which would have placed the ball somewhere around the 10.

Ottawa with a dominant 2nd half.  Ottawa likely slightly better than their record, Montreal about right.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Well at 8-20.....yeah he wasn't impressive today albeit neither were the Als....losing to the cellar dweller Red Blacks!   Didn't follow the game but looking at the stats, Harris again lost a game with 338 yards passing?   We beat Edmonton this year with Zach only completing 7 passes!    Hard to figure out the East....but at the end of the day they will have one underachiever team representing the East in the GC....none of them look very good at the moment

Yup no question Harris was a siv on a few essential plays needed with WRs open.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Yup no question Harris was a siv on a few essential plays needed with WRs open.

On numerous occasions.....I can remember Harris racking up tons of pass yardage yet couldn't get into the end zone!    Unlike Zach Collaros who thrives on finding the end zone.   He throws a lot of deep strikes....especially lately!

[DM83]

Zac is a pro!
Stanbeck, looked fine.  But , not ready to play, just yet.  He worked hard and looked decent.