Quarterbacks O’Connor, Fajardo in the spotlight as Riders visit Lions
O’Connor expects to be tested by an aggressive Roughriders defence.
Pipkin saw his first game action of the season in Regina last week, rushing for 14 yards and two touchdowns on four carries in short-yardage situations. The Lions have also been strong defensively, especially in the second half. Over the last five games, they’ve allowed just 16 total points after the break. And after five tackles, two sacks and an important forced fumble early in the fourth quarter last Friday, B.C. defensive lineman Obum Gwacham was named the CFL’s top performer of the week. He’s the third Lions player to earn the honour this season, following Rourke and wide receiver Keon Hatcher.
After generating just 41 yards of offense and throwing two interceptions as the Lions built a 21-3 lead, Roughriders starter Cody Fajardo was pulled in favour of Mason Fine just before halftime last week.Fajardo’s performance has been hampered by injuries this season, but he’ll return to the starter’s role on Friday with the full confidence of Saskatchewan coach Craig Dickenson.“I don’t want him playing scared and I told him that,” Dickenson said.
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