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OFFENCE: Brandon Bridge was Murray’s Monster after completing 20 of 26 passes for 201 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He posted a quarterback efficiency rating of 111.2. He benefited early from conservative play-calling that allowed him to focus on completing shorter passes.

DEFENCE: Jonathan Newsome earned the defensive Monster. Newsome and defensive back Warren Gatewood led the Riders with four defensive tackles each. Newsome added a sack and a quarterback pressure. He had more repetitions at defensive end with A.C. Leonard on the sideline with an undisclosed injury.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Quinn van Gylswyk connected on all four of his field-goal attempts, including a 38-yarder that tied the game with three seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. He also averaged 41.3 yards on four punts.

• Cameron Marshall and Anthony Allen aren’t making it easy for the Riders’ coaches to decide on a starting tailback. On Saturday, Marshall had four carries for 31 yards and Allen rushed six times for 25 yards. Kienan LaFrance (hamstring) hasn’t practised since early in camp, leading to uncertainty over the Riders’ plans to start a national at tailback. With LaFrance sidelined, Marshall and Allen have more opportunities to impress the coaches.

• Quincy Walden is in the mix as a tailback and a returner. He impressed as a returner Saturday, with Chad Owens sidelined by a foot injury. Walden returned a missed field goal 87 yards. The only snag: It was actually the kicker, Felix Menard-Briere, who chased down the speedy Walden.

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