BC Lions Head Coach Buck Pierce
Pierce wants to see Lions play more consistent for four quarters vs. Elks in Western Final
Elks’ Rankin looks to solve Lions’ run defence in Western Final

Justin Rankin has spent the season finding holes in CFL defences. The B.C. Lions were the one team that slowed him down.
Lions’ Sankey named CFL’s top defensive player

B.C. Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey is the CFL’s top defensive player.
B.C. Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey named CFL’s top defensive player

TORONTO — B.C. Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey is the CFL’s top defensive player. Sankey’s first season with B.C. was a historic one. He led the CFL in defensive plays (136) and tackles (114) and became just the second player in league history to register 100 or more tackles in three consecutive seasons, joining Hall of
Lions LB Sankey wins CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player

BC Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey has been named the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player, it was announced on Tuesday.
B.C. Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey named CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player

B.C. Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey has been named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player for 2026, it was announced on Tuesday. The 32-year-old recorded 114 defensive tackles, four tackles for loss, 12 pass knockdowns, three sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception over 18 regular-season games as middle linebacker with the B.C. Lions. The 32-year-old […]
Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey named CFL’s top defensive player

A historic first season with the B.C. Lions landed middle linebacker Darnell Sankey the CFL’s top defensive player award.
Darnell Sankey takes home Most Outstanding Defensive Player

BC Lions linebacker Darnell Sankey has been named 2026’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
BC Lions vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 11/7/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

The BC Lions are scheduled to take on the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The QB’s taking the field are Nathan Rourke and Cody Fajardo. This report includes betting odds and our expert CFL picks for todays game.