The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping to use this week as a tune-up before getting back into real game action next week.

After wrapping up the regular season last week with a 12-6 record, the Roughriders are spectators this weekend as they await their opponent — either the B.C. Lions or Calgary Stampeders — in the West final on Nov. 8.

And it appears several injured Roughriders are trending in the right direction when it comes to making an official return to the lineup for the playoffs.

After missing several weeks with a knee injury, short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens was back to practice this week as the Roughriders return to the field for three days of workouts before ramping things up next week. As was cornerback Marcus Sayles and offensive linemen Trevon Tate and Zack Fry.

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