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Roughriders Sharpen Game Plans as Elks Visit Mosaic Stadium Friday

Final practices reveal Saskatchewan’s commitment to a faster-paced offense with heavier blitz packages to maintain momentum against an Edmonton team still sorting out its quarterback lineup

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, right, passes over B.C. Lions' Tomasi Laulile during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Riders rebounded from their lone loss with a 33-27 win in Vancouver, highlighted by Trevor Harris throwing three deep-touchdown passes for 395 yards.
  • Saskatchewan’s defense has abandoned conservative rush-four schemes in favor of multiple blitz packages after the 24-10 setback to Calgary.
  • Edmonton returns from its bye week as the CFL West’s lowest-scoring offense and most porous defense, averaging 24 points scored and 34 allowed per game.
  • Rookie coach Mark Kilam faces pressure over his quarterback rotation as Tre Ford’s 9.5 yards-per-carry efficiency contrasts with limited passing production and intermittent use of Cody Fajardo.
  • League analysts warn that underestimating a revitalized Elks squad could turn this Week 8 matchup into a classic trap game for the favored Riders.