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Cody Fajardo has oblique strain, will be game-time decision against Eskimos

Cody Fajardo took over from Zach Collaros as Roughriders starter after the latter quarterback suffered a concussion in the season opener.
Cody Fajardo took over from Zach Collaros as Roughriders starter after the latter quarterback suffered a concussion in the season opener. Matt Smith / The Canadian Press

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo has an oblique strain and will be a game-time decision when they host the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

Fajardo told reporters that if the contest took place today, he wouldn’t be able to play.

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The Roughriders had Fajardo as the top pivot over Isaac Harker and Bryan Bennett when they released their depth chart earlier today.

Fajardo, named the team’s outstanding player this season, missed Thursday’s practice due to the oblique injury.

The game is a big one for the Riders, who can clinch first place in the West Division with a win.

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