Highlights:

– Sean Whyte nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give BC the dramatic victory
– Nathan Rourke threw for 352 yards and two touchdowns in the comeback win
– Justin McInnis led all receivers with 109 yards on six catches for the Lions

Game Recap:

The BC Lions pulled off a stunning comeback victory, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 21-20 on a Sean Whyte field goal as time expired at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The Lions improve to 2-3 on the season while Montreal falls to 3-2 after leading for most of the contest.

Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes.

BC Lions Performance:

The Lions showed incredible resilience, scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback after trailing 20-9 entering the final frame.

Top Offensive Players:
– Nathan Rourke: QB – 22/36, 352 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 8 rushes for 43 yards, 1 rushing TD
– Justin McInnis: WR – 6 receptions, 109 yards on 8 targets
– Stanley Berryhill III: WR – 4 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD on 9 targets
– James Butler: RB – 12 carries, 41 yards, 1 reception for 19 yards
– Ayden Eberhardt: WR – 4 receptions, 53 yards on 5 targets

Top Defensive Players:
– Micah Awe: LB – 11 tackles
– Robert Carter: DB – 5 tackles
– Deontai Williams: DB – 4 tackles
– Ben Hladik: LB – 4 tackles
– Sione Teuhema: DL – 3 tackles

Montreal Alouettes Performance:

The Alouettes controlled most of the game but couldn’t hold onto their lead in the final minutes, allowing BC to score twice in the fourth quarter.

Top Offensive Players:
– McLeod Bethel-Thompson: QB – 15/23, 192 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 rushes for 9 yards
– Sean Thomas-Erlington: RB – 11 carries, 76 yards, 2 receptions for 22 yards, 1 receiving TD
– Tyson Philpot: WR – 3 receptions, 57 yards, 1 TD on 5 targets
– Cole Spieker: WR – 3 receptions, 54 yards on 3 targets
– Tyler Snead: WR – 4 receptions, 30 yards on 5 targets

Top Defensive Players:
– Najee Murray: LB – 10 tackles
– Dionte Ruffin: DB – 5 tackles
– Darnell Sankey: LB – 5 tackles
– Tiawan Mullen: DB – 4 tackles, 1 sack
– Tyrice Beverette: LB – 4 tackles, 1 sack

The current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 4-0, while Montreal remains atop the East Division despite the loss. The Lions’ dramatic victory keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive West Division, where every game matters in the early season race.

This thrilling contest showcased the excitement CFL fans have come to expect, with both teams trading scores throughout the evening. The Lions’ ability to score twice in the final quarter, including Stanley Berryhill III’s 46-yard touchdown reception with under five minutes remaining, set up the dramatic finish that saw Whyte’s clutch kick sail through the uprights as time expired.

How will the Lions build on this momentum heading into their next matchup against Edmonton? Can the Alouettes bounce back from this heartbreaking loss during their upcoming bye week? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.