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B.C. Lions Secure Playoff Spot with 41-20 Decision over Winless Ottawa Redblacks
Nathan Rourke threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns as B.C. clinched a playoff berth and improved to 10-6.
- Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns Friday as the BC Lions defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 41-20 at BC Place, officially securing a CFL playoff berth.
- The Lions have won nine of their last 10 outings, while the Redblacks remain winless at 0-16 after suffering their 22nd consecutive loss dating back to last season.
- Running back Zander Horvath rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, while James Butler added 76 rushing yards and receiver McInnish surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the season.
- Defensive standout Darnell Sankey recorded eight tackles while Casey Sayles forced a fumble that Sankey recovered, allowing the Lions to capitalize on turnovers and stifle Ottawa's comeback attempts.
- The Lions visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, Oct. 17, in a key matchup critical for securing second place in the West as they pursue a playoff home date.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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