CFL: BC Lions vs. Edmonton Elks in the Canadian Football League
June 17, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN: In the second half of the BC Lions’ game against the Edmonton Elks at BC Place, quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) completes a pass. BC prevailed 22-0. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Bob Frid
After an explosive performance, Vernon Adams Jr. now confronts a defence that finds it difficult to pressure the quarterback.
On Sunday night, when the BC Lions play the Calgary Stampeders, Adams hopes to help extend the team’s winning streak to six games.
Adams completed a season-high 451 yards of passing last week in the Lions’ (5-1) 35-20 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the road.
With 2,203 yards and 12 touchdowns, Adams leads the CFL in passing yards and has only thrown three interceptions in 211 attempts.
Against the Roughriders, wide receiver Justin McInnis of BC recorded a career-high 243 receiving yards on 14 receptions. With 45 receptions for 725 yards, he leads the CFL and has five TD catches, which ties him for the league lead.
McInnis remarked of his yardage total, “That’s the most I’ve ever had in my life — 243, that was a very fun, exciting, and competitive game.”
Adams found the performance to be quite impressive.
“He has incredibly powerful hands. He’s making fantastic catches with (defensive backs) all over him, so I’m throwing the ball a little bit behind him,” Adams remarked. “He plays a critical role in this offence and squad. An
