Montreal's win over Hamilton puts Edmonton Elks' playoff fate in Toronto's hands
The Alouettes' Hall of Fame Game victory in Hamilton has set up a Saturday matchup where the Toronto Argonauts can clinch a playoff spot against the Edmonton Elks.
Why it matters
A Toronto win over Edmonton on Saturday would clinch a playoff spot for the Argonauts and affect the Elks' post-season positioning.
Davis Alexander threw two touchdown passes as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-25 in the CFL's annual Hall of Fame Game on Friday night. Montreal improved to 11-3 and remained undefeated against East Division rivals at 7-0, while Alexander extended his perfect record against Hamilton to five wins in five meetings.
Hamilton, now 4-10, suffered its fourth straight loss after committing six turnovers, including four interceptions by quarterback Harrison Frost. The Ticats rallied from a 34-3 deficit with 22 unanswered points before Montreal defensive back Gemon Green sealed the win with a late interception.
Hamilton's loss carries direct playoff implications for the Edmonton Elks. The Toronto Argonauts, at 7-6, can clinch a post-season berth and a home playoff game with a win over the 10-3 Elks on Saturday afternoon.
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class, including Brandon Banks, Sean Millington, Charleston Hughes, Calvin Tiggle, Jim Evenson and former Edmonton head coach Frank (Pop) Ivy, was honoured at halftime of the Montreal-Hamilton game.
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