Overview
- The teams meet Friday at McMahon Stadium for their first clash of the season.
- Calgary is 8-4 after a bye and is chasing 10-3 Saskatchewan for the West lead, while B.C. sits 6-7 in a battle with Winnipeg for third.
- The Lions ruled out rushing leader James Butler with a thigh injury, with receiver Jevon Cottoy also sidelined by an ankle issue.
- The Stampeders lost pass rusher Folarin Orimolade to a season-ending Achilles injury, but cornerback Adrian Greene returns after four games and leads the team with four interceptions.
- Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team as Nathan Rourke heads a B.C. offence that leads the CFL in touchdowns (38) and offensive points (364).