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Roughriders Look to Solve Red-Zone Woes Against Visiting Stampeders
Saskatchewan has scored on 60% of its red-zone trips over the last four games and can clinch a playoff berth with a win Friday.
- On Friday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium, where a victory would clinch a playoff spot for the 8-6 team in the West Division.
- The Stampeders have proven formidable in Regina, winning 10 of their last 11 visits. Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 24 of 30 passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 45-31 win over Ottawa.
- Scoring efficiency has recently faltered for Saskatchewan, with the red-zone touchdown rate dropping to 60 per cent over the last four games. The Riders came up empty on four red-zone possessions in last week's 31-24 loss to the B.C. Lions.
- Saskatchewan reacquired kicker Brett Lauther from the Ottawa Redblacks on Wednesday for a fifth-round 2027 draft pick. However, rookie Dawson Hodge will handle kicking duties Friday after converting all five field-goal attempts in recent games.
- Riders head coach Corey Mace emphasized the playoff implications, stating, "We know it's at stake, and we're at home with the ability to do that." The matchup represents a critical opportunity for Saskatchewan to control its playoff destiny.
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Roughriders look to solve red-zone woes against visiting Stampeders
REGINA - Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t about to wave the red flag heading into Friday’s matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.
·Toronto, Canada
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Roughriders, Stampeders enter crucial clash in West playoff race
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski)The Saskatchewan Roughriders are playing themselves into a dangerous situation.Their 31-24 loss last week at the BC Lions dropped them into a tie for second in the West at 8-6 with BC, which owns the tiebreaker after winning the season series. And the Riders' last four games include a home-and-home with the CFL-leading Montreal Alouettes.So it's go time for Saskatc
·Vancouver, Canada
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
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L 43%
C 57%
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