TORONTO (June 14, 2022) – A trio of Lions – Nathan Rourke, James Butler and T.J. Lee – are the Canadian Football League (CFL)’s Top Performers for Week 1 of the 2022 season.
The three players were chosen by a panel of judges made up of Matt Dunigan and Marshall Ferguson of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS, who independently send their selections to the CFL head office.
QB | NATHAN ROURKE | BC LIONS | BC 59 – EDM 15
26-of-29 passing (89.7 per cent) – tenth highest percentage all-time (min. 20 attempts) and second highest in team history
Career-high three touchdown passes
Seven carries for 78 yards (11.1 yards per carry); two rushing touchdowns