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The Saskatchewan Roughriders believe in quarterback Cody Fajardo.

Members of the CFL team also believe in receiver Shaq Evans, defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy, defensive end Charleston Hughes and a host of other players who contributed to Thursday’s thrilling 24-19 come-from-behind win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before 29,516 spectators at Mosaic Stadium.

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Most of all, the Riders believe in themselves, which accounts for a three-game winning streak and a 4-3 record. The Tiger-Cats fell to 5-2.

“There are a lot of guys on this team with chips on their shoulders,” said middle linebacker Solomon Elimimian, 32, who was released by the B.C. Lions shortly before training camp.

“You have guys who were told they were too old or too washed up or they were troublemakers. You have a coach (Craig Dickenson) who has done a good job of bringing guys together with the understanding that chemistry is important. We believe in each other and that’s when special things can happen.”