Roughriders vs Stampeders Picks and Prediction – 6/24/2023

The Saskatchewan Rough Riders will be on the road this week at McMahon Stadium for a matchup with the Calgary Stampeders. Saskatchewan comes into week 3 with a 1-1 record overall following an 18 point loss to Winnipeg a week ago. 

Offensively this season Saskatchewan has been lackluster averaging 22 points per game, while the defense has struggled giving up 29 points per game resulting in their 1-1 record thus far.

Quarterback Trevor Harris has led the way for Saskatchewan thus far this season completing 49 passes for 592 yards and four scores through the first two games. Jamal Merle is the top ball carrier for Saskatchewan with 105 yards on 20 carries despite not yet finding the end zone. Sean Bane is a top receiver in the Saskatchewan offense with 12 catches for 161 yards and Samuel Emilus has reeled in 10 catches for 128 yards and three scores.

Much like Saskatchewan Calgary comes into week 3 at an even 1-1 on the year following their first victory of the season against Ottawa last week. Defensively Calgary dug locked in last week allowing just 15 points leading to the win after giving up 25 points in the week one loss. The Calgary offense was better in week two as well scoring 11 more points against Ottawa then they did against the BC Lions.

Jake Maier has orchestrated the Calgary offensive attack this season completing 60.9% of his passes for 498 yards and one score through two games played. Calgary has leaned on the rushing attack with 201 total yards on the ground on 36 carries as Dedrick Mils leads the team with 102 yards and one score. The Calgary passing attack has been lackluster, but Reggie Begelton leads the team with 182 yards on 14 catches. DeVontres Dukes has chipped in 129 yards on 10 catches and the lone Calgary receiving touchdown this season.