The B.C. Lions blitzed the Edmonton Elks 22-0 in front of 33,103 fans in their home opener at B.C. Place to remain undefeated. It was the first time since Aug. 15, 1976 that the Elks have been blanked by a CFL opponent. It was also the first since Aug. 23, 1977 that the Lions have.
Vernon Adams Jr. went 12 for 12 and led three touchdown drives as the B.C. Lions survived a late comeback bid from the Calgary Stampeders to eke out a 25-22 win.