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B.C. Lions this week: They’re on a hot streak, but they have teams in hot pursuit

B.C. has won seven of eight going into Toronto on Saturday, but the West Division remains a logjam with four weeks left in the season

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:30 PM
B.C. Lions this week: They’re on a hot streak, but they have teams in hot pursuit
Key Things to Know
  • The B.C. Lions hold second place in the West Division despite four rivals remaining within two points.
  • B.C. visits the 9-6 Toronto Argonauts on Saturday afternoon with four regular-season games remaining.
  • Quarterback Nathan Rourke was named CFL player of the month after throwing seven touchdowns in September.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The B.C. Lions have won seven of their last eight games but face intense playoff pressure in the tightly packed CFL West Division. Holding second place at 8-6 with four games remaining, the Lions are just two points ahead of the fifth-place Calgary Stampeders as they prepare to visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.

Quarterback Nathan Rourke enters the matchup in peak form after being named CFL player of the month for September. Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly was limited in practice due to a hand injury, though reports indicate he is expected to play.

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