Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris returns to motion and the Saskatchewan Roughriders purpose to stay unbeaten after they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night time in Regina.
Harris sustained a concussion in a Week 3 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. The Roughriders picked up a win behind backup Jake Maier after which had a bye final week.
Saskatchewan (4-0) leads the West Division whereas Calgary (3-1) is tied for second with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
“We’re excited concerning the problem,” Harris advised reporters of dealing with the Stampeders. “They create an incredible problem to us, however we expect we convey an incredible problem to them as effectively.”
Harris, 39, knew one thing wasn’t proper in the course of the 39-32 win over the Argos on June 20 however did not inform coaches or trainers till after the competition.
“I used to be a bit of bit fuzzy, however I felt adequate to execute,” Harris mentioned. “I do not condone what I did by way of staying in there, however it’s no fault of the group, no fault of the docs. I did not report something.”
Harris is finishing 72.5 p.c of his passes for 806 yards, 5 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
Saskatchewan’s AJ Ouellette leads the CFL with 347 speeding yards. He is averaging 6.2 yards per carry and has rushed for 3 scores.
Calgary additionally has a thriving runner in Dedrick Mills, who’s second with 311 yards and has rushed for a league-high 5 touchdowns.
Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw his first two landing passes of the season in final week’s 37-16 rout of visiting Winnipeg. He has handed for 1,025 yards and been intercepted thrice.
Adams is conscious he must be in prime kind with Saskatchewan main the CFL in speeding protection at 66.5 yards per recreation.
“This can be a battle for first place so it means quite a bit,” Adams mentioned throughout media availability. “They’re enjoying at house so they are going to convey their finest recreation.”
Defensive again Damon Webb (30 yards) and linebacker Derrick Moncrief (70) returned interceptions for touchdowns to assist spark Calgary in opposition to Winnipeg.
Total, Calgary has three interception returns for scores. Adrian Greene additionally turned the trick in opposition to Toronto in Week 2.
“We have been holding our heads low, going to work on daily basis, and the outcomes are displaying proper now,” Webb advised reporters.
Calgary has thrived on the highway within the collection, successful the previous 5 visits to Regina and 10 of the final 11. The Roughriders’ win in the course of the stretch got here in 2018.
–Discipline Degree Media
