Nathan Rourke picked apart Saskatchewan for 355 yards and two scores as BC pulled away in the third quarter.
The BC Lions outscored the Saskatchewan Roughriders 14-0 in the third quarter to turn a tight game into a comfortable win, taking this one 30-16 at BC Place. The Lions improve to 6-5 on the season, while the Riders drop to 6-5 and slide back into the West Division pack behind Edmonton.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saskatchewan Roughriders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
BC Lions | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
BC Lions
Nathan Rourke (QB) — 22/28, 355 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
Jevon Cottoy (WR) — 6 rec, 110 yds, 1 TD
Zander Horvath (RB) — 10 att, 43 yds rush TD; 1 rec, 33 yds
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Trevor Harris (QB) — 28/42, 356 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
Dhel Duncan-Busby (WR) — 4 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD
Samuel Emilus (WR) — 7 rec, 66 yds
Team Stats
Stat | Saskatchewan Roughriders | BC Lions |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 425 | 431 |
Passing | 28/42, 356 yds, 1 TD | 22/28, 355 yds, 2 TD |
Rushing | 16 att, 69 yds, 0 TD | 14 att, 76 yds, 1 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Quick Hits
Total yardage was nearly identical — 425 for Saskatchewan, 431 for BC — but Rourke needed 14 fewer attempts than Harris to get there, and he didn't cough up the ball twice like Harris did.
Lorenzo Mauldin IV wrecked Saskatchewan's protection with two sacks, part of a defensive front that harassed Harris into a rough afternoon.
Cottoy's 110-yard, one-score outing and Horvath's mixed rush-and-catch line make both matchup problems worth watching in fantasy lineups going forward.
What's Next
BC Lions (6-5) — at Ottawa Redblacks, August 30
Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-5) — hosts Toronto Argonauts, August 29
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