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Canadian QB Rourke suffers foot injury as Lions defeat Roughriders for 5th straight win

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The B.C. Lions picked up a costly 28-10 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night as starting quarterback Nathan Rourke went down with a foot injury early in the fourth quarter.

Rourke suffered the injury when he was sacked by Riders defensive lineman Pete Robertson. Rourke wore a walking boot when exiting the field at the end of the game.

A first-year starter, the Canadian has become a contender for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player this season. Rourke completed 22 of 31 passes for 375 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Lions improved to 8-1 and extended their winning streak to five games.

He also rushed for 63 yards on three carries, including a 36-yard run in the third quarter that set up an 11-yard touchdown pass to Bryan Burnham. WATCH l Burnham's phenomenal touchdown leads Lions past Riders: Rourke set the tone for the Lions in the first half, going 16-of-22 passing for 285 yards and one touchdown.

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