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Lions come off bye week chasing second straight victory versus Elks
B.C. aims for a second straight win after holding Edmonton to 24 points in a 36-24 victory earlier this month.
- On Friday, the Lions resume CFL play against the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium, seeking a second consecutive victory after their bye week.
- Roughly two weeks ago, quarterback Nathan Rourke led the Lions to a 36-24 victory over Edmonton on July 4, marking the only time this season an opponent has defeated the Elks.
- Edmonton enters the rematch coming off a 40-17 home win over Ottawa last week, with running back Justin Rankin recording 107 yards and two touchdowns rushing plus 43 yards receiving.
- Defensively, the Lions previously limited Rankin to just 19 yards on seven carries, while Edmonton's defence has forced 16 total turnovers this season, setting up a critical turnover battle.
- Victory for the Lions would build momentum after their bye week; the Elks hold a 4-1 record and seek to protect their home field at Commonwealth Stadium.
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GAME PREVIEW: Elks vs. Lions
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks host the BC Lions for Dog Days of Summer presented by ATCO Energy in CFL Week 7 action at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday (July 16) at 7 p.m. MDT. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Catch the action live on TSN, 880 CHED and CFL+. Edmonton (4-1) enters Friday’s contest tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for first in the CFL West Division, while the Lions (1-3) currently occupy last p…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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