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When the Alouettes were in Calgary earlier this season, it took double overtime, but they scored 40 points in a victory against the defending Grey Cup champions.

Back in early July, in the third game of the season, Montreal produced 36 points against Hamilton for its first victory. The Tiger-Cats, as everyone has likely noticed, appear to be running away with the East Division.

And yet, in their last two games, the Als have struggled — yet persevered — against Toronto and British Columbia, which have combined for three wins this season.

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Maybe that’s the way it’s going to be for Montreal this season: Play to the level of the competition, yet invariably find a way to prevail. There are worse lots in life.

“I don’t believe we think about the competition so much. We just have to play better football more often,” Als head coach Khari Jones said after his team did just enough in a 21-16 victory over the Lions Friday night at Molson Stadium.