Late Duke Williams touchdown pushes Riders past Elks
Duke Williams decided he earned a seat, and perhaps a chip, after hauling in a 24-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday in Edmonton.
Williams caught the TD pass from Cody Fajardo, giving the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 28-23 lead over the Edmonton Elks. Williams then jumped into a small contingent of Rider fans who were seated behind the end zone, sat down on one of their couches, and appeared to eat a nacho.
“Coach kept emphasizing have fun and that was on my mind all night long and that’s what I did,” Williams said. “I came back like the old me. I felt good today and I’m going to continue to lead my receivers, lead this team and continue to be great.”
“Duke’s a guy I can rely on; when you throw up the ball, he is going to make a play,” Fajardo said. “He brings a dynamic receiver and that’s why he’s one of the highest-paid guys.