Williams’ first TD inspires Stampeders

MONTREAL — Running back Terry Williams scored his first touchdown of the season as the visiting Calgary Stampeders came from behind to beat the Montreal Alouettes, 12-6, on Thanksgiving Monday to clinch home-field advantage in the West Final.

The loss eliminated Montreal (3-12) from playoff contention and guaranteed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats a playoff berth in the Canadian Football League’s East.

Bo Levi Mitchell completed 20-of-34 passes for 199 yards and three interceptions as Calgary (12-2) extended its winning run to three games.

It was the first time this season that Mitchell failed to throw a touchdown pass.

Johnny Manziel, who’s still looking for his first CFL victory, went 18 for 29 for 250 yards and an interception for his best offensive performance of the season. Boris Bede kicked two field goals for the Alouettes.

Montreal has now failed to make the playoffs for a franchiserecord four consecutive seasons. The Alouettes have not made the post-season since 2014.

Calgary went three quarters without scoring a single point. It’s the first time the Stampeders have more than one scoreless quarter in the same game this year.

Down 6-0 after 45 minutes of play, it took the visitors seven seconds in the fourth quarter to get on the board.

Calgary had not beaten Montreal at Percival Molson Stadium in five games, dating back to July 12, 2013.