Sam Emilus Returns for Riders, Return Specialist Mario Alford Out for Week 7 Against B.C. Lions

Emilus, Campbell return Roughriders look to rebound Saturday against Lions

Two CFL rookies will be making their first career starts for the Roughriders in returner Drae McCray and offensive lineman Darius Washington

Sam Emilus returns for Riders, return specialist Mario Alford out for Week 7 against B.C. Lions

Trevaughn Campbell also makes return as Rolan Milligan Jr., Marcus Sayles bounce back after being sidelined against Calgary

B.C. Lions hope home advantage gives them a boost against Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders versus B.C. Lions at B.C. Place (Saturday night)

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“Momentum is a hell of a thing.” Those were the exact words from James Butler following the 3-3 Lions’ dominating performance in Edmonton last week. Saturday marks an opportunity to cash in on even more of that as they entertain the 4-1 Saskatchewan Roughriders, as a win would further jam up the Western Division seven weeks into the campaign. There was indeed plenty to like from the Lions’ first complete effort of 2025. Now that’s in the rear vi…