The Saskatchewan Roughriders used an uncharacteristic fast start to propel them to victory in Ottawa over the Redblacks.

But it was far from the complete performance the CFL club had been looking for in the 20-13 win.

Saskatchewan scored on the opening drive as running back AJ Ouellette, who was running the short-yardage team with quarterback Tommy Stevens out with a knee injury, plunged in from one yard out.

Antoine Brooks Jr., who was starting at the SAM linebacker spot, extended the lead with a pick-six on the first play of the second quarter.

That was the only points the Riders mustered for a long stretch, the next coming when quarterback Trevor Harris connected with Dohnte Meyers on a slant that turned into a 66-yard touchdown.

Saskatchewan’s offence mustered 84 yards on its open

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