When it comes to the CFL feel good story of the year, few can top what Saskatchewan’s backuo quarterback Cody Fajardo is currently authoring this season.
Beginning the season as the team’s backup, Fajardo was inserted into the starting lineup just 3 plays into the Roughriders’ season opener against Hamilton, after starter Zach Collaros suffered a concussion.
Fajardo, 27, has kept the starting gig on lockdown since, guiding the Riders to a 9-4 record and locking up a playoff berth in the process.
Saskatchewan dealt Collaros to Toronto back in July, but Collaros has yet to take the field for the Argos.
Fajardo was 23-of-27 passing for 278 yards and three TDs in Saskatchewan’s 41-16 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday in Toronto, and also showed his dual threat ability by rushing for a game high 80 yards.
“Zach unfortunately went down early,” Roughriders’ linebacker Solomon Elimimian said, according to TSN. “Cody came in and seized the opportunity and really stabilized things for us.
“We’re playing with confidence individually and with each other and that’s something special. We just want to keep going, each game has its own challenges. We don’t want to be overconfident and lose focus and sight of what got you there.”
Fajardo has thrown for 3,140 yards with 13 TDs and seven interceptions while rushing for 476 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
“The biggest thing was if I got my opportunity to never regret it,” Fajardo said. “Go out, play as hard as I can each and every game because I never know when my last snap will be.
Fajardo is scheduled to become a free agent next February.
“I think that’s one thing many football guys have to understand, you can’t control the way your season or career is going. So for me, it’s playing every play like it’s my last and just lay it on the line for my guys because they respect me and look up to me and so I want to do everything I can to help this team, build this team and be positive.”
Gear up for the playoffs! The Roughriders are ready!!
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