CFL Scores Today: BC Lions 32, Edmonton Elks 14 – Lions Return to .500 with Dominant Road Victory

Highlights:

– Nathan Rourke threw for 345 yards and 2 touchdowns, improving to 5-0 against Edmonton
– James Butler rushed for career-high 172 yards on 30 carries with 1 touchdown
– BC outgained Edmonton by 359 total yards in commanding road performance

Game Recap:

The BC Lions returned to .500 with a convincing 32-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday night. Nathan Rourke and James Butler led the offensive charge as BC dominated both sides of the ball, moving to 3-3 on the season while Edmonton dropped to 1-4. The Lions controlled the game from the second quarter onward, building a 24-7 halftime lead and never looking back.

Results

Team1234OTTOutcome
BC32153032Win
EDM0707014Loss

Game Highlights Video:

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

BC Lions Performance:

The Lions put together their most complete performance of the season, with Nathan Rourke operating with precision and the running game finally finding its groove behind James Butler’s career night.

Top Offensive Players:
– Nathan Rourke: QB – 26/30, 345 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
– James Butler: RB – 30 carries, 172 yards, 1 TD; 3 rec, 35 yards
– Keon Hatcher: WR – 9 rec, 130 yards on 9 targets
– Stanley Berryhill III: WR – 6 rec, 80 yards, 1 TD on 7 targets
– Jevon Cottoy: WR – 6 rec, 74 yards, 1 TD on 6 targets

Top Defensive Players:
– Garry Peters: DB – 5 tackles, 1 interception
– Micah Awe: LB – 3 tackles
– Josh Woods: LB – 2 tackles
– Mathieu Betts: DE – 2 tackles, 1 sack
– Robert Carter: DB – 2 tackles

Edmonton Elks Performance:

The Elks struggled offensively throughout the game, with Tre Ford completing just 4 of 12 passes before being replaced by Cody Fajardo in the fourth quarter. Edmonton managed only four two-and-outs and couldn’t establish any consistent offensive rhythm.

Top Offensive Players:
– Cody Fajardo: QB – 5/7, 78 yards, 1 TD; 3 carries, 13 yards, 1 TD
– Tre Ford: QB – 4/12, 34 yards, 1 INT; 4 carries, 47 yards
– Kurleigh Gittens Jr.: WR – 3 rec, 55 yards, 1 TD on 3 targets
– Steven Dunbar Jr.: WR – 2 rec, 28 yards on 5 targets
– Kearis Jackson: WR – 2 rec, 15 yards on 3 targets

Top Defensive Players:
– Kenneth Logan Jr.: DB – 10 tackles
– Nick Anderson: LB – 10 tackles, 1 sack
– Kordell Jackson: DB – 8 tackles
– Nyles Morgan: LB – 6 tackles
– Jake Ceresna: DL – 2 tackles, 1 interception

The victory helps BC climb back to .500 in the competitive West Division, while Edmonton’s struggles continue as they sit at the bottom of the standings. Current CFL standings show Calgary and Saskatchewan leading the West at 4-1, with Winnipeg at 3-1 and BC now at 3-3. In the East, Montreal and Hamilton are tied at 3-2, followed by Toronto at 1-4 and Ottawa at 1-5.

BC’s balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense proved too much for an Edmonton team still searching for consistency. The Lions will look to build on this momentum when they return home to face Saskatchewan, while the Elks must regroup during their bye week before facing those same Roughriders in Regina.

How will BC’s return to .500 impact their playoff positioning in the tight West Division race? Can Edmonton find solutions to their offensive struggles before their next contest? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.

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