The last time the B.C. Lions took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, they were denied a comeback win.
The Riders took a 31-13 lead into the fourth quarter back on Aug. 20.
The Lions scored 16 straight points to close the gap to 31-29 with 2:06 left in the game but ultimately fell short.
This time, B.C. is looking to dispatch their Western division counterparts without the need for last minute heroics.
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The Lions have a chance to clinch a home playoff spot with a win Friday night, having locked up a spot in the post-season last week.
Campbell said heB次元官网网址檚 trying to not get carried away about that possibility.
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The Lions have won their last three games while the Roughriders have done the opposite, particularly struggling away from Mosaic Stadium.
B次元官网网址淭he schedule makers got it right, weB次元官网网址檙e playing four of our last five against the west,B次元官网网址� said Campbell. B次元官网网址淭he competition level is high.B次元官网网址�
The Lions have struggled for consistency with their run game, but have shown sparks of success in the last two weeks.
First it was Terry Williams going all the way to kick-start a last minute comeback win over the Ottawa Redblacks, followed by Taquan Mizzell putting up 112 yards and two touchdowns against the Edmonton Elks last week.
B次元官网网址淲e talked last week about how we needed to get more out of that running back position, whether thatB次元官网网址檚 through pass protection or running the ball to getting the ball out of his hands in the back,B次元官网网址� said Campbell. B次元官网网址淲e told (Mizzell) B次元官网网址榃e need more out of you,B次元官网网址� but we need to help with blocking, play calls and all that stuff.B次元官网网址�
Wide receiver Dominique Rhymes and linebacker Bo Lokombo are both expected to return to the lineup for FridayB次元官网网址檚 tilt, barring any last minute setback.
B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 happy to get back, happy to be healthy,B次元官网网址� said Lokombo. B次元官网网址淎t this time (of the season) you want everybody to play and contribute.B次元官网网址�
The linebacker said he and his teammates need to shut out external pressure and focus on the game at hand.
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But the Lions will be without offensive lineman Sukh Chung and linebacker David Mackie, forcing some positional changes ahead of the game.
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Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson said his team is aiming to limit quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.B次元官网网址檚 offensive output.
B次元官网网址淗eB次元官网网址檚 a guy that has my utmost respect. IB次元官网网址檝e known him since he was a college player,B次元官网网址� said Dickinson. B次元官网网址淚 think with Vernon, youB次元官网网址檝e got to try to contain him. He can beat you with his legs or his arm.B次元官网网址�
Adams said heB次元官网网址檚 focusing on his and his offensive lineB次元官网网址檚 play heading into the game.
B次元官网网址淭hat defensive line, theyB次元官网网址檙e really good. I think both times we played them, they got to me a couple times,B次元官网网址� he said. I think our offensive line has honed into a lot of things and doing a really good job of talking and communicating up front.B次元官网网址�
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