The Saskatchewan Roughriders have secured their spot in the CFL playoffs after a nail-biting 28-24 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
The game, which took place at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, was a crucial one for both teams as they battled for a playoff berth. The Roughriders came into the game with a record of 7-4, while the Elks were sitting at 2-9.
The first half of the game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading touchdowns and field goals. However, it was the Roughriders who came out on top, leading 17-14 at halftime.
In the second half, the Elks fought hard to take the lead, but the Roughriders’ defense held strong, making crucial stops and forcing turnovers. Quarterback Cody Fajardo also had a standout performance, throwing for 349 yards and two touchdowns.
With just over two minutes left in the game, the Elks had a chance to take the lead, but a fumble by quarterback Trevor Harris was recovered by the Roughriders, sealing their victory and securing their spot in the playoffs.
The Roughriders’ head coach, Craig Dickenson, praised his team’s resilience and determination in securing the win. “We knew this was a must-win game for us, and the guys really stepped up and delivered,” he said in a post-game interview.
The Roughriders will now look ahead to their next game against the Calgary Stampeders, where they will aim to improve their record and secure a higher seed in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Elks will have to regroup and refocus as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the remaining games of the season.
The CFL playoffs are set to begin on November 28, and the Roughriders have solidified their spot as one of the top teams in the league. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive postseason as the Roughriders and other teams battle for the coveted Grey Cup.
