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When last seen at Mosaic Stadium, the Saskatchewan Roughriders effectively shut down both teams’ offences.

In addition to preventing the high-powered Hamilton Tiger-Cats from scoring a touchdown, the Roughriders avoidably placed limitations on their own attack Thursday en route to grinding out an 18-13 CFL victory.

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Although the Chris Jones-coached Roughriders deserve commendation for registering an improbable victory, it can safely be termed a one-off when the composition and conception of the alleged offence are considered.

Already short-handed because concussed starting quarterback Zach Collaros is on the six-game injured list, the Roughriders have depleted themselves even further by making bizarre personnel decisions.

Consider, for example, the controversial and continued deployment of Duron Carter — a CFL all-star receiver last season — as a defensive back.

Carter’s most-recent performance in the secondary was his strongest of 2018, but no matter. He can, and should, make greater contributions on offence.