B.C. Lions’ Rourke Earns Player of the Week After 382 Yards, 4 TDs in 36-18 Win
The B.C. quarterback ranks third in passing with 16 touchdown passes, signaling a cleaner, more cohesive offence under Buck Pierce.
Overview
- Rourke completed 26 of 34 passes for 382 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the victory over Montreal.
- Since returning from an oblique injury on July 5, he has averaged 352 passing yards per game and logged six 300-plus-yard outings.
- He sits third in the CFL with 2,686 passing yards and is third in touchdown passes with 16.
- Head coach Buck Pierce praised Rourke’s steady growth as teammates James Butler and Keon Hatcher lauded his leadership and impact.
- After a three-game skid earlier in the season, the 5-5 Lions have won two straight, emphasize cutting penalties and turnovers, and visit the 2-8 Argonauts in Toronto on Saturday.