• Game ends in a 22-22 tie after overtime • Shea Patterson throws for 299 yards and 2 TDs for Saskatchewan • Dustin Crum rushes for 72 yards and a TD for Ottawa
Game Recap:
Results
Team
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2
3
4
OT
T
OTT
0
3
4
6
9
22
SSK
0
3
0
10
9
22
In a nail-biting contest that extended into overtime, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks battled to a 22-22draw at TD Place Stadium. The evenly matched affair saw both teams struggle to find the end zone in regulation, with the game tied at 13 after four quarters. Each team scored 9 in overtime, resulting in a rare CFL tie. With this result, Saskatchewan moves to 5-3-1 on the season, while Ottawa’s record now stands at 5-2-1.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Saskatchewan vs Ottawa.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance:
The Roughriders’ offense was led by quarterback Shea Patterson, who completed 30 of 49 passes for 299 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Despite the turnovers, Patterson’s ability to move the chains kept Saskatchewan in the game.
Top Defensive Players: • Amari Henderson: DB – 8 tackles • Adam Auclair: LB – 9 tackles • Rolan Milligan Jr.: DB – 6 tackles, 1 interception • Marcus Sayles: DB – 7 tackles • Micah Johnson: DL – 4 tackles, 1 sack
Ottawa Redblacks Performance:
Ottawa’s offense was paced by quarterback Dustin Crum, who showcased his dual-threat abilities with 211 passing yards and 72 rushing yards, including a touchdown on the ground.
Top Defensive Players: • Deandre Lamont: DB – 8 tackles • Damon Webb: DB – 6 tackles • Adarius Pickett: DB – 5 tackles, 1 sack • Alijah McGhee: DB – 5 tackles, 1 interception • Jovan Santos-knox: LB – 3 tackles, 1 interception
This tie keeps both teams near the top of their respective divisions. In the East, Ottawa remains in second place behind the Montreal Alouettes (7-1), while Saskatchewan holds onto second in the West behind the BC Lions (5-3). The Roughriders will look to bounce back next week against the Toronto Argonauts, while the Redblacks face a tough test against the league-leading Alouettes.
The defensive struggle in this game highlighted the importance of turnovers and field position in the CFL. Both teams will need to address their offensive inconsistencies as they push for playoff positioning in the coming weeks.
What did you think of the Roughriders’ passing attack in this game? Can the Redblacks continue to rely on Dustin Crum’s dual-threat abilities?
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