The 1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with an 8–10 record and lost in the 85th Grey Cup game to the Doug Flutie-led Toronto Argonauts. Despite finishing the season tied with the BC Lions, the Roughriders were placed above the Lions after winning the season series three games to one. The 'Riders proceeded to upset the Calgary Stampeders by a score of 33–30 in the West-Semi Final and then defeated the favoured Edmonton Eskimos 31–30 to proceed to the Grey Cup game. Offseason CFL Draft Ottawa Rough Riders Dispersal Draft Preseason Regular season Season standings Season schedule Roster Awards and records CFL All-Star Selections Bobby Jurasin, Defensive End John Terry, Offensive Tackle Western All-Star Selections Bobby Jurasin, Defensive End John Terry, Offensive Tackle Milestones References Saskatchewan Roughriders seasons N. J. Taylor Trophy championship seasons Saskatchewan