Riders’ Duron Carter up and down game at DB against Redblacks

Duron Carter has two starts at defensive back and two interceptions for touchdowns.

Trevor Harris is the latest victim of Carter’s mitts on defence.

Duron Carter does it again! @DC_CHILLIN_8 comes up with a huge interception and takes it to the house for his second career pick-6! #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/EPKO20tm6p

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 22, 2018

Carter made a diving grab on an errant Harris throw, got up off the turf and took it back 28 yards for a major.

Afterwards, on the sidelines, TSN mics picked up Carter saying: “Best player in the league. How many fantasy points do I get for that?”

It’s worth six for the Riders either way.

In the lead up to the Oct. 20 game in 2017, Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell warned Carter on Twitter not to play defensive back and Carter replied that the gunslinger better put his chasing cleats on. Carter delivered by picking off Mitchell and returning it for a touchdown.

.@Trev_Harris connects with @DSpencer4_ to extend the @REDBLACKS' lead in the third quarter! #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/7jaVk3xgqH

— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) June 22, 2018

In the second half, Diontae Spencer beat Carter on a go route for a 56-yard touchdown. And in the fourth quarter, Carter was flagged for pass interference and illegal contact on a receiver which drew Carter chants from the enthusiastic Ottawa crowd. The drive resulted in a touchdown for the Redblacks.

“He’s going against a very good player in Diontae Spencer who made one play against him,” head coach Chris Jones said. “Playing DB is not always glamorous.”

Final numbers on Duron at CB:
– 56 snaps
– Targeted 5 times
– 4 receptions for 86 yds, TD
– 1 INT return for TD
– 1 missed tackle (Powell's TD)#Riders #Redblacks #Details

— Derek Taylor🏈 (@DTonOB) June 22, 2018