“After extensive consultation with team doctors and foot specialists, Nathan was diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain in his right leg. It has been determined that the best course of action is for Nathan to undergo surgery, which will take place very soon. The club remain optimistic that the surgery and subsequent recovery will open the door to a late-season return. Michael O’Connor will start at quarterback on Friday against Saskatchewan.” Rourke suffered a leg injury late in the fourth quarter of the Lions’ 28-10 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. RELATED» QB uncertainty awaits Lions-Riders rematch» Box score: Lions, Riders by the numbers» Recap: Lions down Riders on road, Rourke exits game The 24-year-old from Victoria, BC, has produced a dominant season in his first year as the Lions’ starting quarterback. His 3,281 passing yards lead the league, as do his 25 passing touchdowns in the team’s nine games this year. Rourke’s 125.1 efficiency rating is tops among starting quarterbacks, as is his 79.2% completion percentage. O’Connor, another Canadian pivot, has played well in the few moments he has seen the court this season. The 2015 Vanier Cup MVP as a member of the UBC Thunderbirds, O’Connor is in his third season in the CFL and his first with the Lions. He has completed 9-12 passes this year for 63 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception. O’Connor closed out the Lions’ win at Saskatchewan on Friday, hauling in all five of his passes for 36 yards. The Lions host the Riders in the back of a home-and-home series on Friday, August 26 at 10:30 PM ET.
