Alouettes' Philpot breaks Calgary legend's CFL receiving mark in East Division clincher
Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot set three records in a 37-10 rout of Winnipeg, including surpassing a 1967 mark set by former Calgary Stampeder Terry Evanshen.
The Montreal Alouettes clinched the CFL's East Division title with a 37-10 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 23,035 at Percival Molson Stadium. The victory, combined with Toronto's loss to B.C. earlier in the day, gave Montreal (12-3) top spot in the East and a bye straight into the Eastern Final on Nov. 7.
Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot set three records during the game. A 46-yard catch in the second quarter made him the CFL's single-season receiving-yards leader among Canadian players, breaking the 1,662-yard mark set by former Calgary Stampeders great Terry Evanshen in 1967. The same catch was his 113th reception of the season, a new Alouettes franchise record. He later passed former Ottawa Redblack Brad Sinopoli's 2018 record for most receptions by a Canadian in a single season. Philpot finished with 11 catches for a season-high 207 yards.
Quarterback Davis Alexander threw for 440 yards and a touchdown in his first career win over Winnipeg, while Caleb Evans ran for two touchdowns and Stevie Scott III added a rushing score. Montreal improved to 8-0 at home this season.
Winnipeg (7-8) dropped its second straight game and remains in last place in the West Division. Dru Brown, starting for injured Zach Collaros, threw for 161 yards and a touchdown. The Blue Bombers host the Calgary Stampeders on Oct. 10, while Montreal hosts Saskatchewan on Oct. 12.
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