Quarterback Nathan Rourke scored on a 70-yard run in the third quarter as the B.C. Lions erased an early deficit by rattling off 25 consecutive points in a 37-24 win that eliminated the Edmonton Elks from the CFL playoffs on Friday. Article content

Cornerback Robert Carter Jr. also returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown as the Lions won their fifth consecutive game to improve to 10-7 and move into second place in the CFL West. Article content Article content

The Elks saw a two-game win-streak snapped and dropped to 7-10, last in the West and eliminated from the post-season picture. Edmonton led 10-2 midway through the second quarter.

Rourke competed 21 of 32 passes for 338 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Running back James Butler run for a touchdown and a two-poi

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