Trevor Harris found KeeSean Johnson for 137 yards and the Roughriders held off a scrappy Ottawa club that just can't buy a win.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders outscored the Ottawa Redblacks 27-3 across the second and third quarters to build a cushion, then hung on late as Ottawa clawed back with a fourth-quarter score. Saskatchewan improves to 3-1 and stays glued to the top of a crowded West race, while Ottawa drops to 0-4 and remains the only winless team in the league.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saskatchewan Roughriders | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Ottawa Redblacks | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Trevor Harris (QB) — 18/31, 243 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
KeeSean Johnson (WR) — 9 rec, 137 yds, 1 TD
Josh Woods (LB) — 7 tackles
Antoine Brooks Jr (DB) — 7 tackles
Jameer Thurman (LB) — 5 tackles, 1 sack
Ottawa Redblacks
Jake Maier (QB) — 23/30, 259 yds, 1 TD
Justin Hardy (WR) — 5 rec, 92 yds
Eugene Lewis (WR) — 5 rec, 65 yds
Bryson Barnes (QB) — 6 att, 19 yds, 1 TD
A.J. Allen (LB) — 3 tackles, 1 INT
Team Stats
Stat | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Ottawa Redblacks |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 350 | 338 |
Passing | 18/31, 243 yds, 2 TD | 23/30, 259 yds, 1 TD |
Rushing | 22 att, 107 yds, 0 TD | 17 att, 79 yds, 1 TD |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Quick Hits
Saskatchewan's 27-point outburst over the middle two quarters buried Ottawa before the Redblacks could ever find a rhythm.
Jake Maier completed better than 76% of his throws for 259 yards, but a lone touchdown wasn't enough to keep pace with the Riders' balanced attack.
KeeSean Johnson's 9-catch, 137-yard, 1-TD line was the clear fantasy standout, giving Harris a legit go-to target through the air.
What's Next
Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) — home vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats, July 12
Ottawa Redblacks (0-4) — at Edmonton Elks, July 9
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