Welcome to Overreaction Monday, where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that may or may not be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me.

Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction”, a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.”

This week: Come on and roar, you Lions, roar. The Argos stomp their way through the puddles. And Saskatchewan, we’ve had a problem.

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A WHISPER TO A SCREAM

JUKE STICK! 🕹️ Nathan Rourke makes a nice move for a Lions first down! 🗓️: Roughriders vs. Lions LIVE NOW 📺: TSN and CFL #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/UcOhybGpBz — CFL (@CFL) August 23, 2026

Nathan Rourke makes a nice move for a Lions first down!

🗓️: Roughriders vs. Lions LIVE NOW 📺: TSN and CFL #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/UcOhybGpBz

— CFL (@CFL) August 23, 2026

The BC Lions booked their fourth win in a row on Sunday night, taking down the Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 and evening their record at 5-and-5.

“The Lions are who we thought they were.”

After an abysmal 1-5 start to the season, the BC Lions have rattled off four straight wins and have looked better and better with each outing.

A defence that started the campaign as an easy target is now a premium unit. Quarterback Nathan Rourke is healthy and so are his receivers. And they have an........

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