The BC Lions (2–3–0) travel to Commonwealth Stadium to face the Edmonton Elks (1–3–0) on Sunday, July 13 at 7:00 PM ET, in a crucial West Division clash. With both teams looking to build on Week 5 victories, this matchup features two dynamic quarterbacks, defensive vulnerabilities, and playoff implications already taking shape.
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Last Game Result | Division Rank |
| BC Lions | 2–3–0 | W 21–20 vs Montreal | 4th in West |
| Edmonton Elks | 1–3–0 | W 39–33 vs Ottawa | 5th in West |
BC snapped a three-game losing streak with a dramatic road win over Montreal.
Edmonton earned their first win of the season, rallying past Ottawa in a shootout.
Quarterback Matchup
BC Lions – Nathan Rourke
Passing Yards: 925
Touchdowns: 5
Interceptions: 2
Last Game: 352 yards, 1 TD vs Montreal
Edmonton Elks – Tre Ford
Passing Yards: 950
Touchdowns: 5
Interceptions: 2
Last Game: 212 yards, 2 TDs vs Ottawa
Both QBs are top five in CFL passing yards and have shown flashes of brilliance. Rourke’s poise and Ford’s mobility make this a must-watch duel.
Key Players to Watch
BC Lions
Keon Hatcher: 386 receiving yards, 2 TDs – Rourke’s go-to target
James Butler: 303 rushing yards, 2 TDs – physical downhill runner
Sean Whyte: 9-for-9 on field goals – clutch kicker with range
Edmonton Elks
Steven Dunbar Jr.: 223 receiving yards – explosive deep threat
Justin Rankin: 235 rushing yards – averaging 5.1 yards per carry
Michael Brodrique: 2 sacks, 1 INT – defensive playmaker
BC is 2–0 ATS in wins this season
Edmonton is 0–3 ATS in losses
Under has hit in 6 of last 7 meetings between these teams
Game Storylines
Rematch Alert: BC beat Edmonton 31–14 in Week 1, dominating both sides of the ball
Defensive Gaps: Elks allow a league-worst 34.5 PPG, while BC gives up 26.4 PPG
Momentum Battle: Both teams are coming off emotional wins—who can sustain it?
Special Teams Edge: BC’s Sean Whyte is perfect on field goals; Edmonton’s coverage units rank bottom 3
Game Details
Matchup: BC Lions vs Edmonton Elks
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+ / RDS (Canada) International: CFL+ Streaming
GAME ODDS
British Columbia Lions – 2.5
Edmonton Elks 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025
