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Roughriders Look to Solve Red-Zone Woes Against Visiting Stampeders
Saskatchewan has scored on 60% of its red-zone trips over the last four games and can clinch a playoff berth with a win Friday.
- On Friday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the Calgary Stampeders at home, where a victory clinches a playoff spot for the 8-6 team trailing first-place Edmonton in the West Division.
- The Stampeders have won 10 of their last 11 visits to Regina, a streak that equals their longest there dating to 1947–1949. Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 422 yards and three touchdowns Saturday.
- Scoring efficiency has recently faltered; Saskatchewan's red-zone touchdown rate dropped to 60 per cent over the last four games after posting 72 per cent through their first 10.
- Saskatchewan reacquired kicker Brett Lauther from the Ottawa Redblacks on Wednesday for a fifth-round 2027 draft pick, though rookie Dawson Hodge will handle kicking duties Friday.
- Riders head coach Corey Mace emphasized the playoff implications, saying, "We know it's at stake, and we're at home with the ability to do that.
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Roughriders look to solve red-zone woes against visiting Stampeders
REGINA - Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t about to wave the red flag heading into Friday’s matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Center
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources are Center
58% Center
L 42%
C 58%
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