• Dru Brown throws for 390 yards and 3 touchdowns in stellar performance • Nick Mardner hauls in two touchdown catches for Ottawa • Redblacks improve to 7-2, solidifying second place in East Division
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
OTT
3
9
15
7
0
34
Win
BC
10
7
7
3
0
27
Loss
Game Recap: The Ottawa Redblacks stunned the BC Lions with a 34-27 victory at TD Place Stadium on Saturday night. Quarterback Dru Brown led the charge for Ottawa, throwing for 390 yards and three touchdowns as the Redblacks improved to 7-2 on the season. The Lions dropped to 5-6 with the loss, despite a solid effort from Nathan Rourke who passed for 234 yards.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Ottawa vs BC.
Ottawa Redblacks Performance:
The Redblacks’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Brown spreading the ball effectively to multiple receivers. Justin Hardy had a standout game with 11 receptions for 114 yards, while Nick Mardner made the most of his opportunities with two touchdown catches.
Top Defensive Players: • Jovan Santos-knox: LB – 8 tackles • Frankie Griffin: LB – 6 tackles • Lorenzo Mauldin IV: DL – 5 tackles • Deandre Lamont: DB – 5 tackles • Damon Webb: DB – 4 tackles, 1 sack
BC Lions Performance:
The Lions put up a valiant effort but fell short in the end. Nathan Rourke showed flashes of brilliance, particularly with his legs, rushing for 63 yards on 4 carries. William Stanback had a strong game on the ground with 99 rushing yards.
With this win, the Ottawa Redblacks (7-2) solidify their position in second place in the East Division, trailing only the Montreal Alouettes (9-1). The BC Lions (5-6) remain in third place in the competitive West Division.
The Redblacks’ offense continues to impress, with Dru Brown emerging as a potent threat through the air. Their ability to put up points against a traditionally strong BC defense bodes well for their playoff aspirations. For the Lions, this loss highlights the need for more consistency as they fight to stay in the playoff race in the West.
Will the Redblacks be able to challenge Montreal for the top spot in the East? Can the Lions regroup and make a push in the second half of the season? Share your thoughts.
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