Despite the Saskatchewan Roughriders resting a number of starters — including some more in the second half — it was a close defeat to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Riders fell 17-16 to the Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night as kicker Sergio Castillo hit a game-winning field goal.

With the Riders clinching the CFL West Division last week, many starters were given the night off, including starting quarterback Trevor Harris.

Jake Maier made his second start of the season, throwing for 123 yards. Jack Coan came into the game for the fourth quarter, only throwing for 38 yards.

The Riders’ defence made things tough for opposing quarterback Zach Collaros throughout much of the game, holding him to 182 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Kicker Brett Lauther missed on a 49-

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