Jackson-Simon Duo Gives Bombers Third Straight Loss

In a battle of 0-2 teams, the B.C. Lions defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42 to 24. The day belonged to Jarious Jackson as he completed 19 or 24 passes for 340 yards and five touchdowns, two of which found the hands of Geroy Simon. Simon caught for 192 yards, which included a 76-yard TD pass.

Lions' rookie receiver Clarence Coleman caught a thirteen and a nine-yard TD pass while rookie fullback Rolly Lumbala scored the other TD with a one-yard touchdown catch.

Lions kicker Paul McCallum converted on two field goals and missed a 34-yard field goal for a single.

This loss makes Winnipeg the only team in the CFL to start the season 0-3.

Later today at 4 PM EST, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders.