The Canadian Football League action continues with an exciting matchup on Friday Night Football. The BC Lions will host the Toronto Argonauts at BC Place in a crucial inter-divisional clash that could have significant implications for the CFL standings.
Game Overview:
CFL games on September 13th, 2024:
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: BC Place, Vancouver
Date: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV: TSN (Canada), CBS Sports Network (USA)
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts:
Key Players:
1. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – 989 passing yards, 4 TDs, 7 INTs in last 3 games
2. William Stanback (BC): RB – 938 rushing yards, 3 TDs on the season
3. Chad Kelly (TOR): QB – 463 passing yards in last game, career-high
4. Ka’Deem Carey (TOR): RB – 1,033 total yards from scrimmage (770 rush, 263 receiving)
5. Alex Hollins (BC): WR – 881 receiving yards, 5 TDs on the season
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: BC Lions -5
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: BC Lions -220, Toronto Argonauts +180
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (10-2)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (8-3)
3. Toronto Argonauts (6-6)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-9)
West Division:
1. BC Lions (7-6)
2. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-6)
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7)
4. Edmonton Elks (5-8)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-8)
CFL News:
The BC Lions are looking to secure their third consecutive victory and take sole possession of first place in the West Division. Toronto has lost two straight games and is aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 41-27 loss to Ottawa last week. The Argonauts defeated BC 35-27 in Week 1, but haven’t won in Vancouver since 2017. Both teams feature high-powered offenses, with Toronto averaging 435 yards of net offense over their last three games.
As we approach the final stretch of the CFL regular season, every game becomes crucial for playoff positioning. The BC Lions will look to leverage their home-field advantage and recent momentum to solidify their standing atop the West Division. Meanwhile, the Toronto Argonauts are fighting to stay in the playoff picture in a competitive East Division. With explosive offenses on both sides, fans can expect an exciting, high-scoring affair at BC Place. What’s your prediction for this pivotal CFL matchup?
