Blue Bombers spoil Nathan Rourke’s CFL return with 20-11 win over Lions
VANCOUVER — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers spoiled Nathan Rourke’s return to the CFL by picking off the Canadian-born quarterback twice in a 20-11 win over the BC Lions on Sunday.
The Lions, who were embarrassed 25-0 by the Bombers earlier this month, lost for the fourth consecutive game.
The fans at BC Place Stadium hoping to see some Rourke magic instead watched the Victoria native complete eight of 25 passes for 126 yards plus the interceptions. Rourke was also sacked twice.
Backup quarterback Chase Price came on late in the fourth quarter. He directed a drive that ended with a David Mackie one-yard touchdown. Sean Whyte added a 23-yard field goal.