Alouettes’ Alexander throws five TDs, reaches 5,000 yards in win over Riders

Davis Alexander eclipsed 5,000 passing yards on the season and the Montreal Alouettes rolled past the Saskatchewan Roughriders 44-24 in the CFL’s Thanksgiving Day Classic on Monday afternoon. Alexander joined Anthony Calvillo as the only quarterbacks in Alouettes history to reach the 5,000-yard mark. The 27-year-old from Gig Harbor, Wash., threw for five touchdowns, one interception and 403 passing yards on 26-of-33 completions. He also rushed for 40 yards on three carries as Montreal (13-3) finished undefeated at home in the regular season for the third time. Jerreth Sterns added eight receptions for 124 yards, while Charleston Rambo and Tyler…