Back in the win column

The Saskatchewan Roughriders snapped a three game losing skid with a 33 to 22 win over the Montreal Alouettes on the weekend. It was Anthony Calvillo's return to the Al's lineup, but it wasn't enough as Rider quarterback Kerry Joseph threw for over 500 yards, 142 of that to Canadian slotback Andy Fantuz.

By the half, the Riders led the game 19 to 4, thanks to touchdowns from Fantuz and D.J. Flick. And they continued in the second half, as Corey Holmes picked up two touchdowns. The Al's chipped away at the lead in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.

Wes Cates picked up over 140 yards rushing on the day to add to Fantuz 142 yards receiving making those two players the dominant factor in this victory.

With the Riders winning and the Lions winning, that leaves Saskatchewan 3 points back of first place. The Leo's victory, however, came over the Calgary Stampeders, so that allowed for a bit more breathing room between third and second.

Just five games left in the regular season, and Saskatchewan should win the majority of those. With two games against Hamilton to come, one against Toronto, that should be three wins to push the Riders into a home playoff spot with 11 wins overall. Their other two games include the B.C. Lions and a tilt with the Stamps next week.

Until next time...

Keep 'em flyin'.