Lindley takes starters reps in Ottawa, Willy in Montreal

Backup quarterbacks are at the helm in Ottawa and Montreal, Ryan Lindley and Drew Willy respectively.

Read into it what you will, but Ryan Lindley taking all the snaps so far at #Redblacks practice. #CFL

— Tim Baines (@TimCBaines) September 27, 2017

Drew Tate now in at QB, with #Redblacks second unit. #CFL

— Tim Baines (@TimCBaines) September 27, 2017

Highly unlikely Trevor Harris will play Friday. He's not on the field with the other four QBs. On sidelines, no helmet. #Redblacks #CFL

— Tim Baines (@TimCBaines) September 27, 2017

Lindley took first-team reps on Tuesday too. He came on in relief of an injured Drew Tate during Ottawa’s Week 13 win at Montreal. He completed 7-of-14 passes for 76 yards and one interception. Last Friday night, the 28-year-old started in Winnipeg throwing for 151 yards on 16-of-36 passing with an interception in the Redblacks 29-9 loss. Another start comes for Lindley on Friday against Saskatchewan.

Rick Campbell says Ryan Lindley starts at QB. Drew Tate is feeling better – will be available. Trevor Harris ruled out this week. #CFL

— AJ Jakubec (@TheSuperAJ) September 27, 2017

Meanwhile, the Alouettes are going through practice with Willy taking first-team reps for the first time this season.

Darian Durant has a helmet on and is throwing passes. Now let's see if he takes reps with starting #Als offence.

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) September 27, 2017

Question answered: Drew Willy taking the reps

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) September 27, 2017

Darian Durant is day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Two straight games Durant has been either a hot mess or struggled. He’s thrown for 3,015 yards completing 67 per cent of his passes and he’s already matched his touchdown pass total from a season ago with 14. Although, the 35-year-old is tied for the league lead with 14 interceptions.

Willy has seen significant action in two of Montreal’s last three games after Durant was benched. He completed 8-of-11 passes for 98 yards and 12-of-17 balls for 83 yards in Weeks 11 and 13, both versus Ottawa.