• Nathan Rourke throws for 304 yards and 2 total touchdowns • William Stanback rushes for 128 yards and a score • BC Lions improve to 7-6 on the season
Game Recap: The BC Lions came out on top in a high-scoring affair at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 37-23. Led by quarterback Nathan Rourke’s strong performance, the Lions overcame an early deficit to secure their seventh win of the season. The Alouettes fall to 10-2 but remain atop the East Division standings.
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’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with a balanced attack through the air and on the ground. Quarterback Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 27 yards and another score. Running back William Stanback had a monster game on the ground, rushing for 128 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
Top Offensive Players: • Nathan Rourke: QB – 304 passing yards, 1 TD, 27 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD • William Stanback: RB – 128 rushing yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions for 28 yards • Alexander Hollins: WR – 6 receptions for 78 yards • Jevon Cottoy: WR – 4 receptions for 54 yards • Justin McInnis: WR – 4 receptions for 48 yards
Top Defensive Players: • Ryder Varga: LB – 9 tackles • T.J. Lee: DB – 6 tackles, 1 interception • Ciante Evans: DB – 5 tackles • Ayinde Eley: LB – 5 tackles • Garry Peters: DB – 3 tackles
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
Despite the loss, the Alouettes showed flashes of their potential. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 240 yards and a touchdown, while the defense managed to force three interceptions against the potent BC offense.
Top Offensive Players: • Cody Fajardo: QB – 240 passing yards, 1 TD, 34 rushing yards • Walter Fletcher: RB – 21 rushing yards, 8 receptions for 72 yards • Cole Spieker: WR – 6 receptions for 46 yards, 1 TD • Reggie White Jr.: WR – 3 receptions for 39 yards • Charleston Rambo: WR – 4 receptions for 31 yards
With this win, the BC Lions improve their record to 7-6 and solidify their position in the competitive West Division. The Montreal Alouettes, despite the loss, still hold the top spot in the East with a 10-2 record.
In other CFL scores, the Ottawa Redblacks (7-3) continue to chase the Alouettes in the East, while the Toronto Argonauts (6-5) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-9) round out the division. In the West, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-6) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-6) are in a tight race with BC, while the Calgary Stampeders (4-7) and Edmonton Elks (4-8) look to climb the standings.
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