EDMONTON -- The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to make things close late in the game Saturday night against the Edmonton Elks, but it was everything that happened prior to the final three minutes of the contest that made the difference in the final result.

The Riders offence was unable to find its footing until late in the third quarter quarter, the defence gave up a series of big plays late, and Edmonton would go on to a 27-25 victory in Canadian Football League action from Commonwealth Field.

Saskatchewan falls to 10-4 with their second-straight loss but remain first place overall in the CFL, while Edmonton improves to 6-9 and keep their playoff hopes alive.

The game followed a familiar pattern -- a slow start with the Riders defence keeping things close before things came togethe

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