WEEK 8 | CLUTCH TIME
The Riders are on top.
After grinding out a 21–18 victory over the Edmonton Elks, Saskatchewan not only celebrated a Christmas in July game night but also walked away as the sole leader of the CFL West with a 6–1 record — a mark only achieved three other times in franchise history.
🟢 Fan Outlook: Still Believing
Rider Nation isn’t shaken — not even close. Fans rated their outlook heading into Week 9 at a solid 8.12/10, with 91% saying they feel good about where things are headed.
That optimism tracks. Trevor Harris continues his record-setting pace, completing over 75% of passes and climbing the CFL’s all-time charts. The defence? Monstrous. Eight sacks. Twenty-five rushing yards allowed. Just brutal.
🟩 Rider Performance in One Word: Gritty
Fans are mainly feeling good about the win — 78% rated the team’s performance as Somewhat Happy or Very Happy. Still, the narrow fourth-quarter margin raised some eyebrows, with a few calling out a lack of “killer instinct.”
- 📊 78% of fans were happy with the team’s performance
- 🧠 Word cloud sentiment: gritty, relieved, inconsistent
Room for Growth: Killer Instinct
Let’s be real: that fourth quarter got way too close. After building a 21–4 lead, the Riders let Edmonton back in with two late touchdowns. If not for back-to-back sacks to close the game, we might be talking heartbreak instead of headlines.
Even Harris admitted the offence needs to finish stronger:
“If you want to be a championship-calibre team, you’ve got to put the nail in the coffin.”
Fan Prediction: Week 9 vs. Montreal
Confidence is sky-high — and why not?
90% of fans believe the Riders will take down the Alouettes in Week 9, despite Montreal’s own solid 5–2 record.
Rider Nation, We See You
You backed the team after a tough loss, and they answered the call. Now it’s your turn to call the next shot.
Join the conversation. Share your voice. Shape the season.
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