Stampeders beat Roughriders to continue playoff pursuit
The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-31, keeping their CFL playoff hopes alive. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. led the victory with four touchdown passes.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the tight West Division standings in the CFL as teams compete for final playoff berths.
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) hands the ball off to Deonta McMahon (20) during first half CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Kayle Neis/CP) Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders won their third straight game to continue their hot pursuit of a CFL playoff berth with a 37-31 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.
Calgary improved to 8-8 while the Riders dropped their third straight to fall to 8-7. Saskatchewan could have clinched a playoff berth with a win but the Stampeders instead won the season series to have a tiebreaker over the Riders.
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