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Roughriders whip Lions 39-8, clinch home playoff game [Video]

As the Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to climb up the standings of the CFL’s West Division, quarterback Trevor Harris is adamant the team is not looking ahead at the post-season.

The Riders clinched a playoff berth with a 28-25 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Oct. 5. On Saturday, Saskatchewan secured a home playoff game with an impressive 39-8 victory over the B.C. Lions, extending its winning streak to four games.

The victory improves Saskatchewan’s record to 9-7-1 and puts the Riders three points ahead of the 8-9-0 Lions for second place in the West with one regular-season game remaining for both squads.

The Riders are also still in the running for first place in the division. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers currently are in top spot with a 10-7-0 record. Both teams have their regular-season finale on Oct. 26. If the Bombers lose to the Montreal Alouettes and the Riders defeat …

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