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Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes Look to Rebound versus Rourke, Lions
- The Montreal Alouettes will face off against the BC Lions on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with the game starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Percival Molson Stadium.
- The Lions aim to avoid a 1-4 start and will welcome back injured quarterback Nathan Rourke, while the Alouettes will start McLeod Bethel-Thompson due to Davis Alexander's hamstring injury.
- Alexander led Montreal to a 3-0 start before his injury; Bethel-Thompson started last week, completing 24 of 41 passes for 203 yards with two interceptions in a 35-17 loss in Hamilton.
- Rourke, who has been sidelined since June 12 due to an oblique injury, expressed confidence in his condition and is hopeful to participate in Saturday’s game, with Lions coach Buck Pierce confirming that he is feeling well and ready to play.
- This game could impact both teams significantly as the Lions seek their first road win and to end a three-game losing streak, while the Alouettes aim to rebound and secure their fourth win of the season.
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QB Nathan Rourke returns to lead Lions against Alouettes
Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return from a two-game absence due to an oblique injury when he guides the BC Lions into Montreal to face the Alouettes on Saturday.
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Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes look to rebound versus Rourke, Lions
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Lions QB Nathan Rourke to start vs. Alouettes, Montreal's Alexander out
Nathan Rourke is back. The B.C. Lions’ star quarterback will start against the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, the team confirmed Thursday. The Canadian pivot has been on the sidelines for the Lions’ last two games after suffering an oblique injury late in a Week 2 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. With Rourke unable to go, veteran signal caller Jeremiah Masoli started both games under centre. The Lions lost both games with Masoli at the helm, …
Nathan Rourke to start for Lions, Davis Alexander ruled out for Als
MONTREAL — There are a few quarterback updates leading into Week 5’s contest between the BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes. Nathan Rourke will make his return to the BC Lions starting lineup, the team announced on Thursday. On the other side, Montreal pivot Davis Alexander will miss a second-straight game on Saturday. According to the Alouettes official injury report issued on Thursday, Montreal’s starting quarterback has been listed as out for th…
With Rourke Return Near, Lions Eye More Balanced Attack
Finally, some good news for the BC Lions. Quarterback Nathan Rourke, out of the lineup for the last two games with an oblique injury, appears to be on the verge of returning to action in Montreal this Saturday (4 pm TSN, 730 CKNW, Sher-E-Punjab 600), barring any setbacks. “I’m feeling good – better than the last couple of weeks. That’s always a good sign and I’m hoping to build some stamina the rest of the week. I’m optimistic about my chances b…
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