Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros completed 23 of 31 passes for 288 yards, a touchdown and an interception as the Bombers improved to 4-6.
A frustrated and downcast Rourke took the blame for the BC Lions’ lacklustre 20-11 loss against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian quarterback’s first game back in the CFL on Sunday.
The crowd of 30,803 who came to BC Place Stadium hoping to watch some Rourke magic instead saw the Victoria native complete eight of 25 passes for 126 yards plus throw two interceptions. He also was sacked twice and chased out of the pocket by an energized Bombers defence. Backup quarterback Chris Streveller scored on a one-yard plunge, Sergio Castillo kicked field goals of 42 and 37 yards, and running back Brady Oliveira had 10 carries for 78 yards.“We just wanted to show him that we weren’t worried about him individually,” said defensive tackle Willie Jefferson, who had one of Winnipeg’s sacks. “They would have to beat us with their A game.
The CFL’s outstanding Canadian in 2022 had just three full practices with the Lions before taking the field Sunday. He completed his first two passes then looked very average.
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