BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Sunday, July 27 – Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+
Game Overview
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4–2–0) head west to face the British Columbia Lions (3–4–0) in a high-stakes CFL Week 8 clash. Hamilton rides a three-game win streak and sits atop the East Division, while BC looks to rebound after a tough loss to Saskatchewan. With both teams boasting elite quarterbacks and explosive offenses, this matchup promises fireworks under the dome at BC Place.
Quarterback Duel
| Team | Quarterback | Stats | Notes |
| Tiger-Cats | Bo Levi Mitchell | 2,012 yards, 13 TDs, 5 INTs | CFL leader in passing yards |
| Lions | Nathan Rourke | 1,845 yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs | Dual-threat QB with 330 yards rushing |
Mitchell has been surgical, completing 66.2% of his passes and leading Hamilton’s vertical attack.
Rourke remains BC’s offensive engine, capable of extending plays and punishing defenses with his legs.
Key Players to Watch
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler – CFL’s top WR with 618 yards and 6 TDs; matchup nightmare
Tim White – Slot receiver with elite separation and 4 TDs in last 3 games
Jameer Thurman – LB with 42 tackles and 2 sacks; defensive anchor
BC Lions
Keon Hatcher – Deep threat averaging 17.8 YPC; key to stretching Hamilton’s secondary
Jevon Cottoy – Reliable possession receiver with 5+ catches in 4 straight games
Jonah Tavai – DL returning from injury; critical to pressuring Mitchell
Team Comparison
| Category | Tiger-Cats | Lions |
| Points/Game | 31.6 (1st) | 23.3 (8th) |
| Yards/Game | 392.4 | 328.0 |
| Pass Yards/Game | 292.4 | 301.8 |
| Rush Yards/Game | 100.0 | 109.5 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 28.2 | 25.6 |
| Turnover Margin | +3 | -2 |
Hamilton leads the CFL in scoring and has a +3 turnover margin, while BC’s defense has struggled to contain explosive plays.
Tactical Breakdown
Hamilton’s Air Raid: Mitchell will target Lawler and White early, exploiting BC’s secondary that ranks 7th in pass defense.
BC’s Defensive Front: With Tavai and Turay back, the Lions will aim to collapse the pocket and disrupt timing routes.
Red Zone Efficiency: Hamilton converts 71% of red zone trips into TDs; BC must tighten coverage inside the 20.
Hamilton is 4–2 ATS this season, including 2–1 on the road
BC is 1–2 ATS at home and 3–4 overall
GAME ODDS
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 54.5
British Columbia Lions – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 26, 2025
