The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to file their first win in Montreal since 2021 once they go to the Alouettes on Saturday night time.
Let’s rewind almost 4 years to when Saskatchewan final emerged victorious in Montreal. For starters, present Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris was beneath heart for the Alouettes in that recreation.
Much more not too long ago, Harris accomplished 25 of 33 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns in Saskatchewan’s 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks final week. The Elks erupted for 14 unanswered factors within the fourth quarter to offer the Roughriders (6-1) one thing to consider this week.
“It is simply extra of a mindset factor to verify we’re staying aggressive,” Harris mentioned, per the Regina Chief Publish. “Staying foot on the pedal as a result of in the event you’re up 21-4 within the fourth quarter, you should not let a group get to 21-18.
“It is your job as an offense to remain on the sphere and put extra factors on the board and prolong the lead, in order that the sport would not come all the way down to needing a game-winning sack or needing an excellent punt.”
Harris’ 11 passing touchdowns path solely Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell (15) for the highest mark within the CFL.
The Roughriders’ KeeSean Johnson has reeled in 39 receptions this season, third finest within the CFL. He has totaled a minimum of 4 catches in every recreation.
Montreal (5-2) notched its second straight win with a 23-21 choice final week over the Calgary Stampeders. McLeod Bethel-Thompson stepped up rather than the injured Davis Alexander and accomplished 30 of 40 passes for 280 yards and a landing for the Alouettes.
“He made some huge throws on the finish,” Alouettes basic supervisor Danny Maciocia mentioned of Bethel-Thompson, per the Montreal Gazette. “We transformed some second downs, stored them off stability with fast throws and flip screens, and had our run recreation going. We took a few photographs downfield. We stored them on their heels, and that is what we wished.”
Tyler Snead had seven receptions for 103 yards for the Alouettes.
–Discipline Stage Media