Lions at Argonauts 7/6/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions

The (0-3) BC Lions look for their first victory of the season when they visit the winless (0-2) Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The Lions led by 11 points with just 1:32 left to play and could not hold on. Although the Lions lost, BC had its best game offensively as Mike Reilly threw for 354 yards and two touchdowns, while running for another. John White had 161 all-purpose yards with two TDs.

Toronto lost on Monday night to Saskatchewan 32-7. The winless Argonauts defense gave up 501 yards of offense to the Roughriders. The game was all but over at the half with Toronto trailing 26-7. The game was delayed just before halftime for over two hours due to dangerous weather in the area. James Franklin threw for 224 yards in the loss and was intercepted twice. Mike Reilly has thrown for 827 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions for the Lions. The leading rusher for the Lions is John White with 92 yards and one touchdown. Bryan Burnham leads all receivers with 280 yards, while Lemar Durant has 183 yards receiving and three touchdowns.

James Franklin leads Toronto in passing with 435 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, while McLeod Bethel-Thompson has 125 yards passing, one touchdown and one interception. James Wilder Jr. has 72 yards rushing to lead the Argonauts. Armanti Edwards leads Toronto in receiving with 123 yards and one touchdown and Derel Walker is tied with Edwards at 123 yards receiving.