“That’s going to be our motto going forward. “They are going to be well-rested, but we have a chance to go in there and take it from them like they did to us,” Fajardo added. Winnipeg would go on to beat the Tiger-Cats 33-12 in the Grey Cup game. In 2019, the Blue Bombers beat the Riders 20-13 in the West final. Winnipeg defeated the Riders 23-18 in the 2018 West Division semi-final. Photo by TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Postīoth of the Riders’ home playoff losses at new Mosaic Stadium have been to the Blue Bombers. It’s going to be a hostile environment because they have been the best team in the league for a reason.” Saskatchewan Roughriders Duke Williams (14) and defensive back Nick Marshall (3) celebrate on the sidelines during the CFL’s West Division semifinal at Mosaic Stadium. The guys are excited about the opportunity. “We’re a different team since we played them,” Fajardo said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Winnipeg won both times - beating the Riders 23-8 in the Labour Day Classic and 33-9 the next week in Banjo Bowl. The Riders and Blue Bombers have played twice this season. With the Stampeders out of the way, the Riders can look forward to the Blue Bombers. We have a lot confidence in each other and we’ve played in enough close games to know that we had a chance.” What we do best in that room is we rally together. “If someone had told me I would throw four picks and win I would have told you that you were psychotic.
“I had a huge dollop of Jesus in that (game),” Fajardo said.
Fajardo was also intercepted in the fourth quarter by Jameer Thurman, leading to a late Calgary field goal. Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo was picked off three times in the first half by Jonathan Moxey. Photo by TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post I just wanted to win this game so bad for the fans, the coaches and for the organization from top to bottom because this province deserves this much.” Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo (7) dives for an extra yard during Sunday’s West Division semi-final against the Calgary Stampeders. “To finally right some of the wrongs and get a win … I don’t even care if I kicked the game-winning field goal. “I don’t think anyone has had more home playoff games than us in the last couple of years and had more regular-season wins,” said Brett Lauther, whose 34-yard field goal in the second overtime period was the game-winner. The result means the Riders will advance to the West Division final against the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Dec. Saskatchewan Roughriders placekicker Brett Lauther celebrates his game-winning field goal during the Riders’ 33-30 overtime win over the Calgary Stampeders.