B.C. won the first matchup 30-6, with Winnipeg responding with a resounding 50-14 win in the second game of the season series.
Adams missed the second game due to injury with backup quarterback Dane Evans going 12-of-21 passing for 113 yards and two interceptions. Dominique Davis took over under centre after Evans left with an injury and was 8-of-18 passing for 76 yards.“You live for these big games,” said defensive co-ordinator Ryan Phillips. “This has been something marked on the calendar from day one. We knew this would be a big at-stake game, possibly for first place.
The battle for first in the West features two high-powered offences squaring off against the league’s top two-ranked defences. Adams enters this week’s action leading the CFL in passing but second to Winnipeg’s Zach Collaros in touchdown passes.But he emphasized that it was still just the regular season, and the main focus is on succeeding in the playoffs.
“It’s a big game for a regular season game, but you’re not going to become the Grey Cup champions or not become the Grey Cup champions because of this game, so we’ve got to keep that perspective,” said Campbell.Winnipeg head coach Mike O’Shea said he wanted his team to stay focused against the Lions.
“B.C. rolls in all three phases, so you got to set the pace or you’re always trailing,” he said. “I think it’s important for all three phases to get going.”
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