Rourke Leads Lions to Fifth Straight Win
The BC Lions continued their hot streak, defeating the Edmonton Elks 37-24 to clinch a playoff spot. Quarterback Nathan Rourke led the way for the Lions, throwing for over 300 yards and adding a 70-yard touchdown run.
The win was the fifth straight for the Lions, who have now secured a postseason berth along with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders. The focus now shifts to who will host the Semi-Final game.
Elks Officially Eliminated From Playoff Contention
For the Elks, the loss officially eliminated them from playoff contention. Edmonton put up a fight, with quarterback Cody Fajardo scoring a 15-yard rushing touchdown, but the Lions' offense proved too much to handle.
The Elks finished the game with 506 total yards, compared to 338 passing yards and 169 rushing yards for the Lions. However, the Lions' defense was able to make key stops when it mattered most.
TL;DR
- The BC Lions defeated the Edmonton Elks 37-24 to clinch a playoff spot
- Quarterback Nathan Rourke led the way for the Lions with over 300 passing yards and a 70-yard touchdown run
- The loss officially eliminated the Elks from playoff contention
- The Lions have now won five straight games and are positioning themselves to host a Semi-Final game