This return of a missed field goal might have gone through different area codes. James Letcher Jr. of the Montreal Alouettes caught a Brett Lauther field goal attempt in the back of the end zone on Friday night.
The third of four missed field goals by Saskatchewan’s kicker proved incredibly costly. Rather than concede a rouge — one point — Letcher got on his horse and never stopped in the fourth quarter.
One hundred and twenty-eight yards later, Letcher had given the Alouettes the lead. After the PAT, it was 20-17 for Montreal, which went on to win the game, 27-24.
HOUSE CALL FOR THE @MTLAlouettes. WHAT A RETURN 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/SlhwtZ2NN3
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) August 17, 2024
Three thoughts:
1) James Letcher Jr. is easily the CFL’s second-best returner.
2) This is brilliant camera work from @CFLonTSN.
3) Brett Lauther should invest in outdoor security cameras to avoid the Paul McCallum treatment.#MontreALS | #Riders | #CFLpic.twitter.com/orwJJX2Quq
— John Hodge (@JohnDHodge) August 17, 2024
The return didn’t set a team record. Trent Guy returned a missed field goal 129 yards in a 2012 win over the Toronto Argonauts.
And there is video proof: