• Saskatchewan’s defence recorded a season-high eight sacks against Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo • Samuel Emilus caught all six targets for 113 yards and one touchdown for the Roughriders • The Riders improved to 6-1 and maintained their West Division lead with the victory
Game Recap:
The Saskatchewan Roughriders withstood a late Edmonton comeback to defeat the Elks 21-18 at Mosaic Stadium on Friday night. Despite Cody Fajardo throwing for 346 yards in his first start as an Elk, Saskatchewan’s relentless pass rush generated eight sacks to secure the victory. The Riders now sit at 6-1 while Edmonton falls to 1-5 on the season.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
EDM
4
0
0
14
0
18
Loss
SSK
1
10
10
0
0
21
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance:
The Riders controlled the game through three quarters, building a 21-4 lead behind strong performances from Trevor Harris and their dominant defence that pressured Fajardo throughout the contest.
Top Defensive Players: • Micah Johnson: DT – 2 tackles, 2 sacks • Shane Ray: DE – 2 tackles, 2 sacks • Malik Carney: DE – 4 tackles, 2 sacks • Rolan Milligan Jr.: S – 7 tackles • A.J. Allen: LB – 5 tackles, 1 sack
Edmonton Elks Performance:
The Elks showed fight in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 points to make it a three-point game, but their offensive line struggled to protect Fajardo against Saskatchewan’s aggressive pass rush throughout the evening.
Top Defensive Players: • Nyles Morgan: LB – 7 tackles • Kenneth Logan Jr.: S – 6 tackles • JJ Ross: DB – 4 tackles • Kordell Jackson: LB – 4 tackles • Joel Dublanko: LB – 4 tackles
The current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 6-1, while Edmonton sits at the bottom with a 1-5 record. In the East Division, both Hamilton and Montreal are tied at 5-2, with the Tiger-Cats holding the slight edge in conference wins. The Roughriders’ dominant defensive performance keeps them ahead of Calgary (5-2) in the competitive West Division race.
Saskatchewan’s eight-sack performance demonstrated the depth of their pass rush, with five different players recording takedowns of Fajardo. The Riders’ ability to generate pressure without blitzing additional defenders allowed their secondary to stay in coverage and limit big plays until Edmonton’s fourth-quarter surge. Despite the late scare, Saskatchewan’s early dominance proved enough to secure their sixth win of the season.
Will the Roughriders’ defence continue this dominant pass rush performance when they visit Montreal next week? Can Edmonton build on their fourth-quarter momentum when they host Hamilton on Saturday? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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