MONTREAL - Head coach Jason Maas often insists the Montreal Alouettes can win with anyone in their lineup.

But even he admits Davis Alexander gives those odds a serious boost.

Alexander entered the history books Friday with one touchdown and 350 passing yards in a 38-20 victory over the Calgary Stampeders, setting a CFL record with nine straight wins as a starter to begin his career.

“He gives us hope. He gives belief. He gives us everything he has,” Maas said of his starting quarterback. “Our whole team feels a bit different.

“I mean, shoot, he's won every game he's started for us – it's hard not to believe when he's out there.”

Alexander completed 26 of 36 pass attempts in his return from missing eight games with a hamstring injury.

Montreal has gone 3-7 without him this season, a

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