Calgary Stampeders aim to make hay at home

The Calgary Stampeders and B.C. Lions are set to face off at McMahon Stadium on Thursday in a crucial CFL matchup. The Stampeders currently sit at 4-5, while the Lions are at 3-5. The Lions are aiming to climb out of the division cellar, whereas the Stampeders hope to move closer to Winnipeg in third place. Lions head coach Buck Pierce noted that his team needs to improve in three-phase football, but they have made strides.

Calgary aims to win the game to protect their home turf and secure a win against the Lions. Quarterback Nathan Rourke, the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2025, returned from injury and threw for 370 yards and two touchdowns against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. B.C. went 1-2 in that span without him. Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou, who was recently suspended, was activated for Thursday's game.

The Stampeders have excelled in points per game this season, but their offence struggled in a recent loss to Toronto. Stampeders cornerback Ben Labrosse has made significant contributions with five interceptions in three games since being made a starter.