Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Nathan Rourke (16) runs with the ball towards the Miami Dolphins within the fourth quarter throughout preseason at Exhausting Rock Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports activities The BC Lions purpose to snap a five-game shedding streak on Saturday once they host the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria.
The Lions (5-6) recorded their fifth win in six video games to start the season on July 13 earlier than the underside fell out. The group’s freefall continued with a 34-27 setback to the Redblacks (7-2-1) in Ottawa final Saturday.
Now the home-and-home sequence shifts to Victoria, the birthplace of BC quarterback Nathan Rourke.
“Clearly it is slightly totally different for us, slightly totally different rhythm than an everyday residence recreation,” Rourke mentioned. “However these are the kind of moments that you just would possibly solely be capable of expertise a few times in your profession. So to be part of this one is cool. And hopefully it goes nicely and we will come again subsequent yr.”
Rourke accomplished 22 of 31 passes for 234 yards with one interception final week towards the Redblacks. He added 63 yards on the bottom for the Lions, who may see the return of fellow quarterback Vernon Adams on Saturday. Adams has been sidelined since sustaining a knee harm versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Aug. 2.
Ottawa’s Dru Brown acquired the higher of Rourke, nevertheless. Brown accomplished 28 of 37 passes for 390 yards with three touchdowns.
Whereas the Redblacks prolonged their unbeaten streak to 6 video games (5-0-1) with the victory, it got here at a price.
Beginning vast receivers Jaelon Acklin (head) and Bralon Addison (hand) in addition to linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox (knee) sustained accidents in that recreation. All three gamers didn’t follow this week and have been dominated out for Saturday’s contest.
Wideouts Andre Miller and Eli Range in addition to linebacker Davion Taylor are anticipated to attract into the lineup.
Regardless, Ottawa head coach Bob Dyce needs to see his group carry out higher away from the nation’s capital.
“We have finished job at residence (5-0-1); if you wish to be an incredible group, it’s a must to win on the highway,” Dyce mentioned, per the Ottawa Solar.
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