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 PerformersSaskatchewan RoughridersOttawa RedblacksTeam 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.
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