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Saskatchewan Roughriders’ QB Cody Fajardo named a CFL Top Performer for Week 8

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo unloads the ball under pressure during first half CFL action at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Aug. 1.
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo unloads the ball under pressure during first half CFL action at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Aug. 1. Mark Taylor / The Canadian Press

A Saskatchewan Roughrider has been recognized as a CFL Top Performer for a third straight week.

Riders’ quarterback Cody Fajardo placed third in CFL Top Performer voting in Week 8 after another big game on Thursday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

In the 24-19 win, Fajardo completed 25-of-31 passes for 313 yards and ran in for the winning touchdown.

It’s the third time this season he’s reached the 300-yard mark.

In seven games this season, Fajardo has thrown for 1,705 yards and has seven touchdowns.

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This is Fajardo’s second time being named a CFL Top Performer this season.

Roughrider running back William Powell was recognized with the honour in Week 7.

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