B.C. Lions fall 19-17 to Edmonton Elks, lose QB Rourke to injury
Nathan Rourke left early with a shoulder injury, and Chase Brice threw four interceptions as Edmonton held on for its fifth win.
- On Friday, the B.C. Lions dropped a 19-17 decision to the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium after starting quarterback Nathan Rourke suffered a left shoulder injury on the opening drive and did not return.
- Replacing Rourke, backup quarterback Chase Brice completed 20-of-34 passes for 226 yards but threw four interceptions, significantly hampering the Lions' offensive execution throughout the contest.
- Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Vincent Blanchard secured the narrow victory by connecting on four field goals for the Elks.
- Late in the fourth quarter, Keon Hatcher hauled in an 11-yard touchdown reception and Sean White kicked a 19-yard field goal to pull B.C. within 19-17, setting up a tense finish.
- The Lions host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, July 25, at 4 p.m. at BC Place, though there was no immediate word on the severity of Rourke's injury.
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B.C. Lions fall 19-17 to Edmonton Elks, lose QB Rourke to injury - Grand Forks Gazette
The B.C. Lions lost more than a game Friday night. Starting quarterback Nathan Rourke suffered a (non-throwing) shoulder injury on the first drive of the game and didn’t return, as the visiting Lions dropped a 19-17 decision to the Edmonton Elks in CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium. Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and a touchdown for the Elks (5-1). Receiver T.J. Luther had the lone Edmonton TD, while Vincent Blanchard booted four field goals …
B.C. Lions fall 19-17 to Edmonton Elks, lose QB Rourke to injury - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The B.C. Lions lost more than a game Friday night. Starting quarterback Nathan Rourke suffered a (non-throwing) shoulder injury on the first drive of the game and didn’t return, as the visiting Lions dropped a 19-17 decision to the Edmonton Elks in CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium. Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and a touchdown for the Elks (5-1). Receiver T.J. Luther had the lone Edmonton TD, while Vincent Blanchard booted four field goals …
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