The Saskatchewan Roughriders defence was torched for two touchdowns by the Calgary Stampeders on their two opening drives in Week 10's 17-10 loss and then got an ear full from head coach Corey Chamblin on the sidelines.  

Since then, nobody has been able to beat the Green & White's defenders as they have ran their streak of stinginess up to 11 quarters with last weekend's 25-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

"Our defensive backs have been really bringing it up and knocking the balls down quite well, and we've been stopping the run in the red zone," said Keith Shologan, the Riders' fifth-year defensive tackle.  "We've been playing good fundamental defence, changed our schemes a little bit, and that's really helped us in the red zone. I think that's one of the big reasons we haven't allowed a touchdown is because we're playing so good in the red zone."

Safety James Patrick says that defence is playing more as unit now and that's what sparked the change, "We've just come out and played together and just play as one.  We've been getting to the ball when it's time to make plays."

Part of the resurgence might also have to do with the fact that the Riders have faced Joey Elliott the past two weeks as the third-year quarterback continues to figure out the Canadian game.

This week they won't get that luxury as future CFL hall of famer Anthony Calvillo and the Montreal Alouettes are next up for Saskatchewan.  The 19-year CFL vet is once again leading the league in passing with 3,130 yards through ten games with 21 touchdown passes and just seven interceptions.

Shologan says there's a reason why Calvillo is considered one of the greatest of all time, "He's a lot more patient of a quarterback, he throws the ball extremely fast and gets it out of his hand, and he knows what he's doing all the time.

"You've got to take your opportunities when you get them because you don't get many opportunities, just because the ball comes out so quick, but mainly it's one of those hard do your job type things and don't let him take advantage of you."

Patrick, who's faced Calvillo for the past four years, says he enjoys going up against the Als QB, "I like to get the opportunity to go up against him and hopefully we come out on the big end of the win.  We're just coming in trying to be a team defence and get the job done."

Pressure is always the key to beating Calvillo and Shologan says the defensive line is ready for the task, "If we have good pressure than that makes the DBs job that much easier, so that's really what the game is about."

The Riders will head to Montreal on Friday after practice to adjust to the time change.  They have a walk through at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday and then hit the field against the 6-4 Alouettes on Sunday at 11:00am.

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