cfl Game Recap
British Columbia Lions vs Edmonton Elks Recap - Lions Win 27-0
Dane Evans led the way with 330 passing yards on Saturday as the Lions picked up a 27-0 victory over the Elks at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 43.0.
Dane Evans completed 25 of 32 pass attempts for 330 yards and 2 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Taylor Cornelius rushed for 22 yards for Edmonton, while Shannon Brooks added 18 yards. Taylor Cornelius threw for 187 yards for the Elks, while receivers Dillon Mitchell and Kyran Moore had 64 and 61 yards respectively.
British Columbia outgained Edmonton 449-232 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-12 by the Lions.
Edmonton lost the time of possession battle 37:37-22:23, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
British Columbia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Bombers. The Elks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Winnipeg.