CFL Gameday: Edmonton at British Columbia (October 29)

The showdown for the West takes place tonight at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, the hometown Lions who had their remarkable string of eight wins snapped last week in a listless effort against the Tiger Cats, will hope to regroup to take on the surprising Edmonton Eskimos, the current holders of top spot in the West.

Edmonton comes into BC Place feeling pretty good about themselves, having returned to the form that captivated CFL fans at the start of the season, peaking as it is at the most opportune time in the CFL season going into the playoffs.

BC on the other hand was brought back down to earth last weekend, the Tiger Cats administering a thorough trashing of their cousins of the animal kingdom, revealing a few things that Wally Buono will have to work on should he want to be playing host to the Grey Cup game at his home stadium at the end of November.

The task to claim first could be a tough one for the Lions, who feature a number of injuries, a battered squad that dipped into the retirement list this past week to shore up a position and bring in some experience heading into the playoff stretch.

With the labour troubles apparently taken care of BC Place, there should be a sizable crowd in attendance to cheer on the Lions as they seek to reclaim first place, with an eye on the east from last night, the Lions will no doubt hope to provide a better finish for their fans than what they may have watched on TV from Winnipeg last night.

Game Time 7 PM PT (10 ET, 8 MT) BC Place Stadium, TSN

Pre Game

Vancouver Province-- Lions - Eskimos rivalry resume with first place on line
Vancouver Sun-- Players to watch, three themes to the game
Edmonton Journal-- Healthy Eskimos aim to take out ailing Lions
Edmonton Sun-- 2007 again for Esks' Tillman
Globe and Mail-- Lions limp into clash with Eskimos
National Post-- Lions come to believe in Lulay

Quick Snaps British Columbia Lions
Quick Snaps Edmonton Eskimos


Post Game


Edmonton 20 at British Columbia 29
Attendance-- 29,749


Vancouver Province-- Undermanned  B. C. Lions roll to home victory over Edmonton Eskimos
Vancouver Sun-- B. C. Lions move into first place driver's seat with win over Eskimos
Edmonton Journal-- Eskimos fail to clinch first in West
Edmonton Sun-- Lions edge Eskimos
Globe and Mail-- Lions roar past Eskimos
National Post-- Short handed Lions beat Eskimos