Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes Look to Rebound versus Rourke, Lions
GREATER VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 3 – Nathan Rourke returns to lead the BC Lions as they seek their first road win and aim to end a three-game losing streak while the Alouettes start backup McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
- On Saturday in Montreal, the BC Lions will welcome back quarterback Nathan Rourke as they seek their first road win and aim to end a three-game losing streak.
- Rourke missed two games with an oblique injury, was limited in practice, and appears ready to return barring setbacks.
- League data shows 15 quarterbacks started in four weeks; Lions have 12 turnovers and four takeaways in three games; Rourke threw for 573 yards with four passing and one rushing touchdown in two games.
- Rourke's return boosts Lions' chances to end a three-game losing streak and avoid a 1-4 start, with Woods debuting and Ruffin returning to strengthen the defense.
- League-Wide quarterback availability is at 61%, with Davis Alexander projected to return by July 17, reflecting ongoing injuries across the CFL.
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The task, however, will not be small, with the visit of the Lions of British Columbia.

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Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes look to rebound versus Rourke, Lions
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McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes look to rebound versus Nathan Rourke, BC Lions
The Montreal Alouettes will once again turn to veteran backup quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Saturday night when they host the BC Lions at Percival Molson Stadium. Watch the Alouettes take on the Lions LIVE at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on TSN1/5 and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.
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