Roughriders end 7-game winless streak with 37-29 victory over Stamps

Heading into Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders, quarterback Trevor Harris said he and his Saskatchewan Roughriders were "ready to rock."

With help from newly acquired running back Ryquell (Rock) Armstead, Harris backed up his statement as he led the Roughriders (6-7-1) to a 37-29 win over the Stampeders (4-9-1) in front of 24,240 fans at McMahon Stadium.

"Honestly, I feel like this team can beat any team," said Harris, who had a rushing touchdown and threw a TD pass to Kian Schaffer-Baker. "It's just a matter of us having the right attitude, mindset and execution."

While Harris completed 16-of-18 passes for 248 yards, he was also able to work Armstead into the offence by continually handing the ball off to the former Ottawa Redblacks' running back.

"Obviously our offensive line was moving people," Harris said. "We were able to get some good cutbacks and [Armstead] was doing a great job of finding the holes. He's a load to bring down.

"He's a stud and he did a great job for us tonight, no doubt."

Armstead definitely had an impressive debut with 207 yards rushing on 25 carries.

"All I did is just try to come out here and do my job and help these guys and contribute," said Armstead, who was given the game ball from Saskatchewan coach Corey Mace after the victory.

"These coaches did a great job with the game plan, adjustments and things like that. They made it very easy and all I had to do was my part."

Backup quarterback Shea Patterson ran for a pair of touchdowns. Brett Lauther kicked three field goals for the Riders, who ended a seven-game winless streak.

"I'm so happy for these guys," Mace said. "They worked their tails off. I know it hasn't been the results maybe in the prior weeks for us, but these guys,