Game Details

Date/Location: Friday, September 20 / McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
Kickoff Time: 9:30 PM ET, 6:30 PM PT
Channel: TSN, CFL+

Odds

Spread: Calgary Stampeders -6 (-110), BC Lions +6 (-110)
Moneyline: Calgary Stampeders -245, BC Lions +195
Over/Under: 53 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The BC Lions enter Week 16 looking to build on their recent momentum after a victory over Ottawa moved their record to 6-7. The Lions are trying to climb back to .500 and remain in playoff contention in the competitive West Division. Despite their record, BC leads the league in net offense per game at 422 yards and boasts an impressive 7.63 yards per play, the second-highest mark in CFL history.

Calgary comes into this matchup fresh off a bye week with an 8-4 record and sitting second in the West Division. The Stampeders have been dominant defensively, allowing just 20.4 points per game, the fewest in the league. With Saskatchewan on a bye, Calgary can move within two points of first place in the West with a victory.

Key Players

Nathan Rourke (QB) – The Lions quarterback has completed 247 of 360 passes for 3,604 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Rourke is 2-0 career against Calgary and has added 381 rushing yards on 40 attempts with four rushing touchdowns.
Keon Hatcher (WR) – Leading the Lions receiving corps with 71 catches for 1,170 yards and five touchdowns on 105 targets, forming a reliable connection with Rourke.
James Butler (RB) – The league’s rushing leader has carried 185 times for 990 yards and 10 touchdowns, needing just 11 yards for his third career 1,000-yard season. Butler is listed as out for this game.
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB) – The Calgary quarterback will face his former team for the first time since being traded, having completed 184 of 285 passes for 2,826 yards with 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Dedrick Mills (RB) – Calgary’s workhorse running back has rushed 170 times for 882 yards and eight touchdowns, sitting 118 yards shy of his first 1,000-yard season.

Keys to the Game

Lions Offensive Continuity – BC has scored 30+ points in each of their past six games, the longest streak since 1991. With James Butler out, Zander Horvath will need to step up in the running game.
Defensive Pass Rush – Calgary’s pass defense allows just 265 yards per game through the air. The Stampeders will look to contain Rourke and the high-powered Lions passing attack.
Fourth Quarter Execution – The Lions have managed only 10 points in the fourth quarter over their previous three games, an area that could prove crucial in a tight divisional matchup.

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

BC Lions 23 – Calgary Stampeders 30