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B.C. Lions face Edmonton Elks in CFL Western Final on Saturday

The Lions must protect the ball against an Edmonton defence that leads the league in takeaways and points off turnovers.

Sources: Trail Times, Vernon Morning Star, The Daily News (Nanaimo), Nelson Star and 2 more6 sources ↓|· 1 min read

KEY POINTS

  • The B.C. Lions play the Edmonton Elks in the Western Final on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
  • Edmonton led the CFL with 53 takeaways and 178 points off turnovers this season.
  • Turnovers account for 33 per cent of Edmonton’s 541 total offensive points.
  • Darnell Sankey won the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award with 114 tackles.
  • The Lions must win the turnover battle to give themselves a strong chance.

The B.C. Lions will play the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in the Western Final this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on TSN, 730 CKNW, and Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600.

The Lions’ path to victory is straightforward: avoid self-inflicted mistakes. Edmonton has capitalized on opponents’ errors all season, converting a league-high 53 takeaways into 178 points off turnovers, also a CFL best.

“If you’re around him, he’s going to impact you and it’s going to be in a positive way.”

— Buck Pierce

Those points represent 33 per cent of Edmonton’s total offensive production of 541 points this season. The Elks have also started a league-high 50 drives in opposition territory thanks to those takeaways.

Turnover differential tells the story. In Edmonton’s five losses, the team was minus-7, while in its 13 victories it was plus-30.

Linebacker Darnell Sankey won his first Most Outstanding Defensive Player award after recording 114 tackles this season. The 32-year-old also provided leadership that helped define the Lions’ defensive identity.

Head coach Buck Pierce said Sankey impacts everyone around him in a positive way and brings his teammates along with him. Pierce described Sankey’s approach to his profession as spectacular.

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