Trevor Harris, Roughriders put 4-0 file on line vs. Stampeders

Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris returns to motion and the Saskatchewan Roughriders purpose to stay unbeaten after they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday evening in Regina.

Harris sustained a concussion in a Week 3 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. The Roughriders picked up a win behind backup Jake Maier after which had a bye final week.

Saskatchewan (4-0) leads the West Division whereas Calgary (3-1) is tied for second with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

“We’re excited in regards to the problem,” Harris instructed reporters of going through the Stampeders. “They convey an excellent problem to us, however we expect we convey an excellent problem to them as properly.”

Harris, 39, knew one thing wasn’t proper throughout the 39-32 win over the Argos on June 20 however did not inform coaches or trainers till after the competition.

“I used to be somewhat bit fuzzy, however I felt ok to execute,” Harris stated. “I do not condone what I did by way of staying in there, nevertheless it’s no fault of the crew, no fault of the docs. I did not report something.”

Harris is finishing 72.5 p.c of his passes for 806 yards, 5 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.

Saskatchewan’s AJ Ouellette leads the CFL with 347 speeding yards. He’s averaging 6.2 yards per carry and has rushed for 3 scores.

Calgary additionally has a thriving runner in Dedrick Mills, who’s second with 311 yards and has rushed for a league-high 5 touchdowns.

Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw his first two landing passes of the season in final week’s 37-16 rout of visiting Winnipeg. He has handed for 1,025 yards and been intercepted 3 times.

Adams is conscious he must be in high type with Saskatchewan main the CFL in speeding protection at 66.5 yards per sport.

“This is a battle for first place so it means quite a bit,” Adams stated throughout media availability. “They’re taking part in at residence so they are going to convey their finest sport.”

Defensive again Damon Webb (30 yards) and linebacker Derrick Moncrief (70) returned interceptions for touchdowns to assist spark Calgary in opposition to Winnipeg.

Overall, Calgary has three interception returns for scores. Adrian Greene additionally turned the trick in opposition to Toronto in Week 2.

“We’ve been holding our heads low, going to work each day, and the outcomes are displaying proper now,” Webb instructed reporters.

Calgary has thrived on the street within the collection, profitable the previous 5 visits to Regina and 10 of the final 11. The Roughriders’ win throughout the stretch got here in 2018.

–Field Level Media