Separated by only two seasons, it’s understandable to draw comparisons between the 2023 Grey Cup champion Alouettes and this year’s squad. Article content

The Als were 6-7 in 2023 after a four-game losing streak, but won their final five regular-season games and three more in the playoffs, capped by their upset of Winnipeg in the championship game . Article content Article content

This season, Montreal was 5-7 after a five-game losing skid before reeling off five consecutive victories. The Als lost their final game at Winnipeg, but rested several veterans — including starting quarterback Davis Alexander — because the game had no bearing on the final standings.

If any revenge was necessary against the Blue Bombers, it was exacted on Saturday, when the Als outscored Winnipeg 42-3

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