Roughriders edge Stampeders 40-37 in overtime thriller

The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a dramatic 40-37 overtime victory against the Calgary Stampeders, with quarterback Tommy Stevens scoring the decisive touchdown. The win keeps the Roughriders undefeated at 2-0 on the season. Kian Schaffer-Baker was a standout for Saskatchewan, catching two touchdown passes and amassing 295 receiving yards in just two games. Stevens contributed significantly with two rushing majors, including the overtime winner, while KeeSean Johnson also found the end zone. Saskatchewan's A.J. Ouellette added 84 rushing yards and a two-point convert, supported by kicker Alex Hale's eight points. The game was a high-scoring affair, with both offenses demonstrating considerable strength. The Stampeders, now 0-2, faced a tough challenge, with Quincy Vaughn scoring two short-yardage touchdowns and Tyreik McAllister contributing a 120-yard kickoff return. Calgary's Jude McAtamney kicked three field goals. Despite the efforts, the Stampeders' loss marks their second consecutive defeat, a difficult start to their season not seen since 2009. The game, played under windy conditions, saw both teams trade field goals in overtime before Stevens' decisive plunge.

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Kian Schaffer-Baker caught two touchdown passes for the Roughriders (2-0-0) and has amassed 295 receiving yards in his first two games this season.