Lions, Stamps seek first win as injuries mount for B.C.

Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions, along with Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders, are both desperate for their first win of the Canadian Football League season when they clash Saturday. Both teams currently sit at 0-2.

The Lions are battling a significant injury bug, especially at receiver with several key players on the six-game injured list. Veteran Keon Hatcher Sr. is also questionable. The offensive line and defensive backfield have also been hit hard. Despite these setbacks, the Lions' offense still boasts Rourke, last season's outstanding player, and strong running back James Butler. However, they struggled to convert drives into touchdowns in their last game, settling for field goals.

B.C.'s offense is generating yards but ranks poorly in offensive points and touchdowns scored. Defensively, they are also struggling, particularly against the pass, allowing a league-high 83.3% completion rate. This could be an opportunity for Calgary's Vernon Adams Jr., who has been efficient with his passes. Calgary, meanwhile, has not started a season 0-3 since 2002, and will rely on Dedrick Mills, the league's leading rusher, to establish their ground game.