cfl Game Recap
Montreal Alouettes vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Wrap - Winnipeg Wins 19-10
The Blue Bombers were Week 21 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Alouettes by a score of 19-10 at Princess Auto Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Blue Bombers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 46.5.
Matthew Peterson rushed for 80 yards, while Michael Chris-Ike added 67 yards in the win. Jerreth Sterns and Matthew Peterson added 34 and 27 receiving yards respectively.
Tiyon Evans rushed for 31 yards for Montreal, while Stevie Scott III added 31 yards. McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for 182 yards for the Alouettes, while receivers Tyson Philpot and Charleston Rambo had 66 and 35 yards respectively.
Montreal was outgained by Winnipeg 269-246 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 16-15 by the Blue Bombers.
The time of possession battle favored Winnipeg as their offense was on the field for 33:37, longer than the 26:23 of their opponents.