CFL Picks: B.C. Lions Look to Tackle Tre Ford Without Vernon Adams Jr.

The B.C. Lions face a daunting task as they prepare to take on the Edmonton Elks without their star quarterback, Vernon Adams Jr. The dynamic play-caller is out week-to-week with a knee injury, leaving the Lions to rely on backup Jake Dolega to lead the offense.

This presents a unique challenge for the Lions, who will now have to contend with the electric Tre Ford on the other side of the ball. The Edmonton quarterback has shown flashes of brilliance this season, and his ability to extend plays and make big throws can be a game-changer.

The Elks are coming off their first win of the season, and the confidence boost from that victory will undoubtedly be a factor in this matchup. Ford and running back Javon Leake, who recently broke the CFL’s fastest-man record, form a dynamic duo that the Lions defense will need to contain.

The Picks CFL:

Straight-up: Edmonton
Against the spread: Edmonton
Ballantine: Vernon Adams Jr. was the driving force behind the Lions’ success. Without him, the defense, which has been inconsistent, will be exposed. Dolega is a capable backup, but he’s not Adams. The Elks, with Ford at the helm, are the better team in this matchup.

Durrell: If Vernon Adams Jr. were healthy, I’d be leaning towards the Lions. However, Tre Ford has brought a new level of excitement to the Elks offense. His ability to make plays with his legs and arm makes Edmonton a dangerous team.

Filoso: The Tre Ford effect is undeniable. He’s a game-changer, and the Elks are a different team with him at quarterback. The Lions will have their hands full trying to stop him and the rest of the Edmonton offense.

The Lions will need to find a way to slow down Tre Ford and the Elks offense if they want to come out on top in this game. It won’t be easy, but it’s certainly not impossible. Jake Dolega will need to play mistake-free football and the Lions defense will need to step up and make some big plays. cfl

This game has the potential to be a shootout, with both teams relying on their offensive firepower to win. The Elks are the favorites, but the Lions are capable of pulling off an upset if they can get their offense going and limit turnovers.

Ultimately, the team that can make the fewest mistakes and capitalize on their opportunities will come out on top.

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