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B.J. Cunningham’s world changed dramatically in the span of a few hours one month ago.

A healthy scratch against Ottawa on June 30 — the Alouettes electing instead to dress two tailbacks — Cunningham could only watch as fellow receiver S.J. Green suffered season-ending torn ligaments, and then Duron Carter was ejected.

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That should be the last time Cunningham’s on the outside looking in. He wasn’t good enough to dress against the Redblacks. And now, in some aspects, he’s been called upon to be one of the Als’ offensive saviours.

“He’s gone and he’s a big factor. He made big plays,” Cunningham said of Green after the Als concluded practice at Stade Hébert on Tuesday. “That means (the rest) have to step up. We all have to fill the void. I feel we’re coming to that.”

The Als’ primary targets — as usual — against Saskatchewan last week were Carter and Nik Lewis, each of whom caught eight passes. But this team, eventually, is going to have to identify a third receiver, at least, who can produce. Cunningham might not have had an outstanding game, with three receptions for 12 yards, but he got things started with a five-yard touchdown catch on the opening drive.