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Kelly, Polk Combine for 2 TDs as Argos Dump B.C. Lions 26-12

Brice gets his first start of the season after Nathan Rourke hurt his shoulder, and the Lions return to B.C. Place for the first time this year.

  • On Saturday, backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions against the Toronto Argonauts at B.C. Place after starter Nathan Rourke injured his shoulder in last week's 19-17 loss to the Edmonton Elks.
  • Head coach Buck Pierce expressed confidence in Brice, saying, "He looked good, guys rallying and being better all around." Brice threw for 226 yards in relief last week and is eager to showcase his starting abilities.
  • Toronto enters seeking to snap a three-game skid after a 24-23 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week. The Argos bolstered their roster with defensive linemen DeWayne Hendrix and Shawn Lemon, who has 103 career sacks.
  • Canadian rookie Brady Lidster will start at kicker for the Argos, replacing Lirim Hajrullahu, who missed a 31-yard field goal last week and has converted 12-of-18 field goals this year.
  • The Lions return to B.C. Place for the first time this season after hosting games in Kelowna due to the FIFA World Cup, facing an Argos team while sitting at 1-4 in the West Division.
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Kelly, Polk combine for 2 TDs as Argos dump B.C. Lions 26-12

Quarterback Chad Kelly tossed a pair of first-half touchdowns to Makai Polk, helping the visiting Toronto Argonauts to a 26-12 win over the struggling B.C. Lions in CFL action Saturday at BC Place. Kelly was 15-for-18 for 197 yards before leaving the game late in the first half after taking a hit from B.C.’s Darnell Sankey. Backup Nick Arbuckle came in and finished 13-for-20 for 134 yards for the Argos (3-4). Rookie kicker Brady Lidster, in his …

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Chase Brice to start as Lions host Argonauts in B.C. Place return

VANCOUVER - Backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions into Saturday’s game against the Toronto Argonauts with starter Nathan Rourke injured.

·Toronto, Canada
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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