James Burgess Jr. aims to keep intercepting for Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back James Burgess Jr. is set to make his second straight home start Sunday after recording his first CFL interception on Saturday. He will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 61st Labour Day Classic. Burgess Jr., who stepped in front of a Chad Kelly pass, described the play as instinctual, noting he baited the quarterback before grabbing the ball. Head coach Corey Mace praised the Alabama State product for translating practice drills to game performance amid roster shuffles due to injury. The cornerback, originally released after training camp, said he feels blessed for the opportunity and loves rivalry games. He aims to intercept Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros in the teams' first meeting of the year.