Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, October 3 / TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL +

Odds

Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3 (-110), Ottawa Redblacks +3 (-110)
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -150, Ottawa Redblacks +130
Over/Under: 53 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter Week 18 looking to bounce back from a disappointing 27-25 loss to Edmonton that dropped their record to 10-4. Despite the setback, Saskatchewan maintains a four-point lead atop the West Division and can clinch a home playoff date with a win combined with a BC Lions loss. Ottawa sits at 4-10 following their bye week, with just a 4.24 percent chance of making the playoffs according to KPMG Playoff Probability.

Key Players

Trevor Harris (QB) – Has completed 288 of 400 passes for 3,756 yards and 21 touchdowns but has thrown 11 interceptions, including four in his last three games. Needs 244 passing yards for his fifth career 4,000-yard campaign.
A.J. Ouellette (RB) – Leads Saskatchewan’s ground attack with 1,057 rushing yards on 204 carries and seven touchdowns. Also contributes 29 catches for 214 yards and one receiving touchdown.
KeeSean Johnson (WR) – The Roughriders’ top receiving threat with 78 catches for 1,088 yards and four touchdowns, including four 100-yard games this season.
Dohnte Meyers (WR) – Second leading receiver with 59 catches for 898 yards and seven touchdowns on 81 targets.
Samuel Emilus (WR) – Has 27 receptions for 424 yards and two touchdowns, needing six catches to reach 200 for his career.

Keys to the Game

Establish the ground game – A.J. Ouellette’s 1,000-yard rushing season gives Saskatchewan a reliable weapon against an Ottawa defense that allows 94.9 rushing yards per game.
Pressure Dru Brown – The league-leading 37 sacks by Saskatchewan’s defense, led by Malik Carney and Micah Johnson, could disrupt Ottawa’s passing attack.
Limit turnovers – Trevor Harris must avoid the interception problems that have plagued him recently against a REDBLACKS team looking to create momentum.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 – Ottawa Redblacks 25