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James Butler Tops CFL Rushing Ranks After Career-High Game

His resurgence since rejoining B.C. has given the Lions a potent rushing attack.

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B.C. Lions' James Butler (20) scores a touchdown against the Edmonton Elks as B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) cheers during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Overview

  • Butler leads the CFL with 474 rushing yards through six games.
  • He recorded a career-high 171 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 32-14 win over the Edmonton Elks last week.
  • His reunion with quarterback Nathan Rourke has yielded strong on-field chemistry that fuels B.C.’s ground game.
  • The Lions hold a 3–3 record and will face the 4–1 Saskatchewan Roughriders at B.C. Place on Saturday.
  • Saskatchewan will be without returner Mario Alford due to injury, with rookie Drae McRay stepping into the lineup.