The Montreal Alouettes secured a 31-18 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a dramatic CFL matchup at Percival Molson Stadium.Trailing 18-17 late in the fourth quarter, the Alouettes' defense made a crucial play when linebacker Alexandre Gagné blocked a Hamilton punt, setting up a game-changing field goal by Jose Maltos Diaz.

His 35-yard kick gave Montreal a 20-18 lead, followed by a 46-yard field goal less than a minute later, marking his third successful attempt of the game.Quarterback Davis Alexander contributed 187 yards passing but threw his first interception of the season.

Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Terry Wilson made an immediate impact with two one-yard touchdowns, while running back Travis Theis added a 24-second game-winning touchdown.The win moved Montreal to 6-1 and secured their position atop the East Division standings.Hamilton's Tre Ford led the Tigers with 164 yards passing and a touchdown, but turnovers and penalties limited their success.

The Alouettes' special teams also shone, with DeVonte Dedmon returning kicks for 100 yards, and the team's fourth consecutive home win solidifying their playoff hopes.