Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Roughriders in regular season finale – Hamilton | The Canadian News

A week after losing a pivotal game in Toronto, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will attempt to close out the regular season and enter the CFL playoffs on a high note when they host Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon.

The Ticats (7-6) missed a chance to claim first place in the East Division after losing 31-12 last week to the Toronto Argonauts.

A win against the Roughriders, or a Montreal loss to Ottawa on Friday night, would secure a playoff game at home for Hamilton on Nov. 28 against the Alouettes.

CHML’s coverage of Saturday’s game begins with the pregame show at 3 p.m. Kick-off is 4 p.m.

After the game, catch The fifth trimester at CHML, 900chml.com and on the CHML Facebook page.

Hamilton will have running back Don Jackson back on the field after he spent last week at the injured list with a groin injury.

Jackson ran for a total of 200 yards in consecutive starts, both wins, and was a complete participant in practice this week.

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Days after kicker Taylor Bertolet was released, Hamilton will start Michael Domagala, who has not played since Sept. 22.

Domagala has made four of six field goal attempts this season, but has also missed two extra point shots, including a possible tie trade against Toronto in a 17-16 loss to the Argos.

The Riders (9-4), who have already secured second place in the West Division, will rest starting quarterback Cody Fajardo and have Isaac Harker as a starter in his place.

Saskatchewan will host the Calgary Stampeders next Sunday in the Western Semifinal.