

"We're going to watch the film, we're going to bury it and we get another opportunity next week," said Fajardo.This movie is a delightful fairy tale, with Rosalee the kind of girl who's so innocent that she not only wears her retainer on her big date, she takes it out at the table when it is time to eat. With the Alouettes set to take on the BC Lions in Week 5, coach Jason Maas and quarterback Cody Fajardo both said they'll be putting this loss behind them and going back to the drawing board so the Alouettes can go into next week's matchup a little more efficient on offence. While the Alouettes tried to create some additional offence to close out the game, Winnipeg held them off to secure a 17-3 victory, snapping not one but two Alouettes streaks in the process. Upon review the pass was deemed incomplete, but the home team still managed to make something of their possession with a 27-yard field goal from kicker David Cote. Midway through the fourth quarter, the Alouettes were able to get on the scoreboard as rookie receiver Austin Mack broke into the end zone to capitalize on a 20-yard pass from Fajardo. Tiger-Cats face boos as Alouettes spoil Hamilton's home opener with dominant win.Former CFL running back Dahrran Diedrick dead at 44 after battle with cancer.Alouettes' punter Joseph Zema was forced to punt six times throughout the night, totalling 304 yards. Not only did the Blue Bombers force three fumbles, but they also kept their defensive line tight, providing little space for the Alouettes to create plays. It's this constant pressure that kept the Alouettes offence from capitalizing on their possessions. Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira in particular did a stellar job of keeping his team in enemy territory, totalling 112 rushing yards on the night. While they matched the Alouettes in effort, they had them totally beat when it came to execution. When the Blue Bombers had the ball, they were a force to be reckoned with. In those situations I felt like the turnovers caused us to get down on ourselves." "It's very difficult to move the ball in those elements and it's very difficult to stay on the field. "It was hard to score points tonight," said Fajardo. Gaining 20 yards on their first two plays, the Als were creeping into Winnipeg's defensive zone, only to lose possession on a fumble forced by Winnipeg's Deatrick Nicholls. Jumpin' Caesar's catfish 😱#CFLGameday | /fNH48IWQjf- 10-0 to start the second half, the Alouettes were in desperate need of an offensive boost to kick things off. "It wasn't just `go out and play football' like it normally is." "There are a lot of outside factors that we just had to shut off throughout the play," admitted Fajardo. I know we had a fumble when we were driving, just a bunch of opportunities that we kind of squandered."Īdd to that the uncertainty before the game, last-minute lineup changes, and poor playing conditions and it wasn't business as usual for the Alouettes. "I had a terrible pick in the red zone, which hurt us there. "Fighting can only get you so far," said Fajardo. Turnovers got them down and kept them down for the majority of the game. Lions shut down Collaros, Blue Bombers in Winnipeg to remain undefeatedĪ major point of struggle for the Alouettes was maintaining possession of the ball.QB Dakota Prukop back with Blue Bombers after stint with USFL's New Jersey Generals.

"I just don't think we executed at a high enough level throughout the night." "Were we good enough? No, absolutely not," said Montreal coach Jason Maas after the game.
