Roughriders try to change lonely blemish in Rematch with Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Calgary Stampeders in an attempt to avenge their only loss of the season. With an impressive record of 8-1, the Roughriders are determined to maintain their lead in the West Division.
In their last game, Saskatchewan secured a convincing 29-9 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Quarterback Trevor Harris had a stellar performance, completing 21-of-27 passes for 307 yards and three touchdowns. The team’s offense racked up 412 net yards and converted on 52.4% of their second-down opportunities. Defensively, the Roughriders recorded six sacks and forced four turnovers, stifling the potent offense of the Tiger-Cats.
Calgary, on the other hand, is coming off a narrow 28-27 win against Winnipeg, thanks to a game-winning field goal by Rene Paredes. In their previous meeting with Saskatchewan, Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. put on a show, throwing for 428 yards and three touchdowns. The Stampeders’ offense amassed 548 net yards and displayed a balanced attack with 134 rushing yards.
Heading into this highly anticipated rematch, both teams boast strong defenses, with Calgary allowing 19.6 points per game and Saskatchewan close behind at 20.3 points. The Roughriders have been dominant on the road, with a perfect 4-0 record away from home, while the Stampeders have been unbeaten within the division.
In another exciting matchup, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face off against the Montreal Alouettes. Montreal is dealing with a quarterback dilemma, as injuries have forced them to start fourth-stringer James Morgan. This puts immense pressure on their defense, which has been solid but faces a tough test against Winnipeg’s offense led by Zach Collaros.
Meanwhile, the Edmonton Elk will take on the Ottawa Redblacks, with Edmonton looking to secure their third consecutive victory behind quarterback Cody Fajardo. Ottawa will rely on Dustin Crum to lead their offense in the absence of Dru Brown. Both teams have struggled defensively, allowing over 27 points per game, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair.
Lastly, the BC Lions will clash with the Toronto Argonauts in a crucial matchup for both teams. BC is riding a two-game winning streak and will look to continue their strong offensive performance led by quarterback Nathan Rourke. Toronto, led by Nick Arbuckle, will aim to improve their rushing attack and shore up their defense to halt BC’s potent offense.
Overall, this week’s CFL matchups promise plenty of excitement and intrigue as teams jockey for playoff positioning. Stay tuned for thrilling games and standout performances as the season progresses.
