Egland scores Teddy Bear Toss goal but Pats lose in OT
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Over 3,000 stuffed animals were tossed onto the ice.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to capitalize on an opportunity in the nation’s capital.
The Riders (6-7-0) will try to end a two-game CFL losing streak on Friday when they visit the Ottawa Redblacks, who own a CFL-worst 3-10-0 record.
Saskatchewan is coming off a 36-27 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Sept. 15. That defeat was preceded by a 51-6 beatdown at the hands of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sept. 9.
The Roughriders haven’t won a road game since June 24, when they beat the host Calgary Stampeders 29-26. Saskatchewan has lost four straight away games and has been outscored 142-40 in those contests.
The Green and White won the first meeting with Ottawa this season, prevailing 26-24 at home on Aug. 6.
One of the biggest issues for the Roughriders of late is their run defence. They’ve surrendered 528 yards rushing over the past two games – 263 to the Bombers and 265 to the Elks.
Saskatchewan’s defence enters the week ranked sixth in the CFL in run defence, allowing 121.8 yards per game. Ottawa – led by dual-threat quarterback Dustin Crum — goes into the week with the league’s third-best rushing offence, at 131.3 yards per game.
Jake Dolegala is to make his fifth straight start as the Roughriders’ quarterback this season. He has a 2-2-0 record since taking over for Mason Fine, who has returned from a hamstring injury to be the backup.
Before kickoff Friday, join the Green Zone Game Day crew of Jamie Nye, Darrell Davis and Belton Johnson, along with Rider reporter Britton Gray, for coverage and analysis on the pre-game show. That show starts at 3 p.m. and can be heard here.
After the final whistle, tune in to the Green Zone post-game show, and join the conversation by calling 1-877-332-8255.