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Montreal rests key players as Saskatchewan fights for playoff place
Montreal will start Dustin Crum at quarterback against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, with regular starter Davis Alexander resting.
The Alouettes have already clinched the East Division’s top seed, so the game will not change their position.
Montreal is also resting leading receivers Tyler Snead and Tyson Philpot, who rank first and second in the league in receiving yards.
Saskatchewan gets receivers KeeSean Johnson and Sam Emilus back after both missed time with injuries.
The Roughriders lost 44-24 to Montreal last week, their fourth straight defeat, and are tied with Winnipeg for third in the West Division.
A Saskatchewan win and Calgary loss would secure a playoff berth for the Roughriders.
The teams meet again Saturday in the second of two consecutive weeks playing each other.
Montreal will rest quarterback Davis Alexander and leading receivers Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead against Saskatchewan on Saturday.
Dustin Crum is set to start at quarterback for the Alouettes, who have clinched the East Division’s first seed.
Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Montreal and a Calgary loss to BC.
The Roughriders have listed receivers KeeSean Johnson and Sam Emilus as active after both missed time with injuries.
Saskatchewan lost 44-24 to Montreal the previous week, its fourth straight defeat.
- Who
- The Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- What
- Montreal will start Dustin Crum and rest Davis Alexander, Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead. Saskatchewan is seeking a win that could help secure a playoff berth.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, in Week 20.
- Where
- Saskatchewan. The Alouettes are visiting the Roughriders.
- Why
- Montreal has clinched the East Division’s first seed. Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Calgary loss.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Montreal beat Saskatchewan 44-24, giving the Roughriders their fourth consecutive loss.
Montreal announced on its depth chart that Dustin Crum would start against Saskatchewan.
The Alouettes are scheduled to visit the Roughriders in Week 20.
- Montreal record
- 13-3
- Saskatchewan record
- 8-8
- Montreal starting quarterback
- Dustin Crum
- Resting Montreal players
- Davis Alexander, Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead
- Saskatchewan playoff condition
- Beat Montreal and have Calgary lose to BC