An optimist would think the Riders will eventually get their season turned around. This may well be the case. However a realist would suspect it would not be this week versus the two-time defending Grey Cup champions and current class of the CFL. So with lowered expectations in mind, what can we hope for on Sunday?It would be nice if the offence could rebound from their worst performance in recent memory. They managed 3 points against Hamilton last week. Let's try to sustain some drives, protect the passer and practice ball security. These sound like fundamental sorts of things, but when you are 0-3 it's time to get back to basics.On defence, we should try to hold Montreal to our weekly average of 40 points. Anything less than that and I would consider it as Borat would say, "Great success!" Our secondary is down one Tad Kornegay, and reserve safety Craig Butler is injured. The good news is a hopefully healthy James Patrick returns to the lineup. Tristan Jackson replaces Kornegay on the corner just in time to be tested by the league's best quarterback and receiving corps. Combine a new-look secondary with the league's worst defensive line and what do you get? Anthony Calvillo may well break all of Damon Allen's remaining records THIS WEEK.
Prediction? I think the Riders will play hard this week and show a little pride. However that can only make up for so much and the Alouettes are too well-prepared by Marc Trestman to take us lightly. Als 41 Riders 32. Check back after the game for some coverage and as always: go Riders!