Roughriders bring their season record to 6-1 after defeating Elks

Davis: Saskatchewan Roughriders eke out CFL victory over easy Edmonton Elks

Eight sacks, including two in final minute, save Riders from being embarrassed at home

Roughriders bring their season record to 6-1 after defeating Elks

Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris threw two touchdowns to help secure a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks.

ROBSERVATIONS: A victory for Sack-skatchewan … Harris, Fajardo face former teams … welcome back, Roger Goree! - Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders had plenty of Santa sacks — eight! — on Christmas in July. Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo was felled eight times at Mosaic Stadium on Friday, where the home side won 21-18 to improve its record to a CFL-best 6-1. “We’re definitely happy about it,” defensive tackle Micah Johnson said. “We’ve been grinding week […]

Recap: Saskatchewan 21, Edmonton 18

On a night where defence reigns supreme, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held strong in a hard-fought battle at home, edging out the Edmonton Elks for the win.