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THE MOJ: B.C. Lions Locked Into Position Ahead of CFL Playoffs
Kaidon Salter gets the start as B.C. rests Nathan Rourke after clinching second place in the West Division.
- The B.C. Lions will start quarterback Kaidon Salter on Friday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for their regular-season finale, with head coach Buck Pierce resting regular starter Nathan Rourke.
- B.C. has already secured second place in the West Division and will host the divisional semifinal on Oct. 31, while Winnipeg requires a victory to clinch a post-season berth.
- Rourke, the CFL's reigning outstanding player, has recorded 4,614 passing yards and 24 touchdowns this season, while Salter previously led the Lions to a 35-19 victory in Winnipeg on July 30.
- Pierce stated he is "always thinking team first" regarding roster decisions, and the Lions may utilize Chris Oladokun, signed to the practice roster on Sept. 21, during Friday's game.
- Salter noted Winnipeg has a "very big and physical defence" as the Lions prepare to host the divisional semifinal on Oct. 31, requiring focus and execution in the playoff-clinching matchup.
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