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The Canadian Press
Jeff DeDekker
Regina — B.C. A 28-10 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders as starting quarterback Nathan Rourke went down with a foot injury early in the season.
Rourke was injured when Riders defensive his lineman He was sacked by Pete Robertson.
The 24-year-old said he needed the help of two teammates to leave the field after his staff responded to training for the Lions.
Rourke wore his walking boots when exiting the field at the end of the game. The first-year starter, the Canadian, has been a contender for the CFL's Most Valuable Player this season. Rourke completed 22 of 31 passes for 375 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Lions improved to 8-1 and extended his winning streak to five games. extended to
He also rushed for 63 yards on three carries, including his 36-yard run in the third quarter that set up his pass for his 11-yard touchdown to Brian Burnham. I ran it with
Rourke set the tone for the Lions in the first half, passing 16-of-22 for 285 yards and one touchdown. Both of his interceptions also came in the first half.
Ongoing offense downfield saw Rourke connect with his Whitehead lucky on his 90-yard touchdown to give the Lions his 21-3 lead. A big play was made with 1:58 remaining in the first half. lead. His three defenders in Saskatchewan concentrated on B.C.'s short curl his route. Receiver Brian Burnham, allowing Whitehead to run free on deep routes.
Lions backup his quarterback Anthony Pipkin added his two touchdowns on his sneak quarterbacks. His QB Michael O'Connor, who replaced Rourke, passed 5-for-5 and he gained 36 yards.
His QB Cody Fajardo for Saskatchewan headed the Riders in the second quarter for 41 yards before his coach Craig Dickenson pulled him over and he had two interceptions for 13 innings. Made 8 successful passes.
Replacing Fajardo, who was struggling with a knee injury, backup Mason Fine drove Ryder on his first drive, and a 4-yard touchdown on his pass Justin he connected with McInnis. Fine completed 3 of 4 passes on a 47-yard drive.
Fine said he completed 16 of his 26 passes for 210 yards, the first time he's seen long action this season. achieved a touchdown. He was also intercepted once.
Ryder was intercepted by Larry Dean and Derrick Moncrief. Returning to the Riders lineup after suffering a leg injury on July 8, Robertson collected his eighth sack of the season.
McInnis had six receptions for his one touchdown and gained 111 yards.
Former riders Rushayz Prifoy, Ben Hladik and Marcus Sayles each made interceptions for the Lions. David Menard and Auburn Gwacham each had his two sacks at BC.
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 19, 2022.
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