cfl Game Recap
Lions Down Calgary 38-24 - Match Report
Nathan Rourke passed for 4 TDs and 414 yards in leading the Lions past Calgary on Saturday at BC Place.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 57.5.
Nathan Rourke completed 25 of 32 pass attempts for 414 yards and 4 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Dedrick Mills rushed for 85 yards for Calgary, while Vernon Adams Jr. added 32 yards. Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 303 yards for the Stampeders, while receivers Erik Brooks and Jalen Philpot had 92 and 71 yards respectively.
British Columbia outgained Calgary 520-429 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-23 by the Lions.
British Columbia led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:42-26:18 split in that important category.
British Columbia heads into a Week 20 battle against the Elks. Calgary, meanwhile, will have their next action against Hamilton.