Preview: Lulay a game-time decision vs. Eskimos
The Eskimos look for their third straight win on Friday night, as they visit BC Place for a pivotal West Division battle with high-flying Lions.
For the Lions, who have just one loss at home in seven games this season, a win would clinch first place in the division and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
If they're going to do that, though, it might have to be without starting quarterback and recently-emerging Most Outstanding Player candidate Travis Lulay, who will be a game-time decision with an injury. Mike Reilly took first-team reps in practice through most of the week, and could be poised to get his first career start.
Without Lulay under centre, the Lions would likely still be in good hands with Reilly, who broke a U.S. college record playing for Central Washington with touchdown passes in 46-straight contests.
Reilly's served mostly as the team's short-yardage quarterback for the Lions this season after moving up to number-two on the depth chart in place of departed veteran Jarious Jackson in the off-season, but the young up-and-comer turned heads in pre-season action with three touchdown tosses in a 44-10 win over the Roughriders.
But as excited as some people might be to see Reilly in action, there's little doubt not seeing Lulay suit up would be a let-down for BC - especially given the way he continues to heat up.