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Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders Face Lions in Crucial West Division Game
Vernon Adams Jr. leads the CFL with 21 touchdown passes, but Calgary enters after his season-low 159-yard outing and first two interceptions.
- On Thursday, the Calgary Stampeders host the B.C. Lions at McMahon Stadium, with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. facing his former team following a 33-30 loss to the Toronto Argonauts last week.
- Since B.C. traded Adams to Calgary on Nov. 26, 2024, Thursday marks his fourth match-up against the Lions; the Stampeders previously defeated B.C. 41-22 in Kelowna in June.
- Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke returned to the line-up last Saturday after a two-week absence, leading B.C. to a 27-24 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with 370 yards and two touchdowns.
- Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson emphasized home-field importance, saying, "We need to beat the B.C. Lions in order to get to where we need to get to."
- Calgary activated Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou for Thursday's game following his reinstatement by the league, and the Stampeders conclude their regular season at home against the Lions on Oct. 18.
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1. Us The Stamps are looking to get back into the win column as they start a three-game home stand on Thursday evening against the BC Lions. The Red and White dropped a 33-30 thriller in Week 10 against the Toronto Argonauts, but picked up wins in two out of their three games on the road swing. Three Stamps contributed towards four interceptions and Kyle Wilson forced a fumble for the second consecutive game, with the loose ball being returned 4…
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 37%
R 19%
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