Rematch Watch List

Week two for the Alouettes is an afternoon Grey Cup rematch with the Saskatechwan Roughriders. As per usual there is alot to focus on.

-Marc Trestman is 6-2 against The Riders with Ken Miller as Head Coach, letès see how Greg Marshall prepares for the Alouettes.

-The Riders DBs had a tough time with Eskimoe tall WRs Bowman and Barnes in week one. It only gets tougher with Jamel Richardson and SJ Green

-The Riders gave up 42 points and 294 yards in the air as the could get any sustained pressure on Ricky Ray. Anthony Calvillo doesn't need time but if you give it to him then he'll rip the DBs apart.

-Wes Cates will be tough to defend and should get upwards of 20 touches between receiving and running. The Riders don't have the depth at WR like they have seen in years past.

-De'Audra Dix returns to the Als as a starter, how long will it last? if there are any more injuries on to the DBs they'll really have to search for replacements.

-Can Brandon Whitaker bring his A game on the road. The Als only have 1 win in 3 years when visiting Regina.

Prediction time.
I like the Als, pretty much on the basis of how the Riders played against Edmonton last week. If I didn't watch the game I'd probably pick Saskatechwan at home as they have not lost more than 3 games at Mosiac Staidium in any of their last 5 seasons.
The Als DBs will be tested and I'd probably go with the over.
Alouettes 42, Roughriders 37