1986 BC Lions Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 12-6 24
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's West Division
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: Don Matthews (12-6)
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1986 BC Lions Roster
The BC Lions of the Canadian Football League ended the 1986 season with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses for 24 points, finishing second in the CFL's West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Lions scored 441 points, while the defensive squad allowed 410. Roy Dewalt directed the offense, slinging for 4,057 yards. Jim Sandusky topped pass catchers, grabbing 60 passes, while Mervyn Fernandez added 865 receiving yards. Ned Armour, John Pankratz and Jan Carinci each provided receiving help, too.
Keyvan Jenkins carried the ball for a team-leading 496 yards for BC, and John White also contributed to the rushing attack.
The larcenous defense pounced on 78 turnovers, topping in the league. Larry Crawford intercepted 9 opponent throws. James Parker led the defensive unit with 22 quarterback sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 78 sacks.
Don Matthews coached the team. The 1986 BC Lions lost in the Division Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 441
Regular Season Points Against: 410
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 1986 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 17 at BC Lions 28 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| July 3, 1986 | BC Lions 13 at Edmonton Eskimos 36 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| July 11, 1986 | Toronto Argonauts 17 at BC Lions 28 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| July 19, 1986 | Montreal Alouettes 20 at BC Lions 27 | W | 3-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| July 25, 1986 | BC Lions 36 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| July 31, 1986 | BC Lions 18 at Calgary Stampeders 17 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| August 9, 1986 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at BC Lions 39 | W | 4-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| August 15, 1986 | BC Lions 25 at Ottawa Rough Riders 19 | W | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| August 21, 1986 | Calgary Stampeders 30 at BC Lions 14 | L | 4-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| September 4, 1986 | Ottawa Rough Riders 10 at BC Lions 40 | W | 5-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| September 14, 1986 | BC Lions 34 at Toronto Argonauts 24 | W | 5-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 9-2-0 | ||
| September 19, 1986 | Edmonton Eskimos 32 at BC Lions 3 | L | 5-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| September 26, 1986 | BC Lions 13 at Edmonton Eskimos 31 | L | 5-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 9-4-0 | ||
| October 5, 1986 | BC Lions 15 at Montreal Alouettes 28 | L | 5-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| October 18, 1986 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 at BC Lions 17 | L | 5-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| October 26, 1986 | BC Lions 29 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 | W | 5-3-0 | 5-3-0 | 10-6-0 | ||
| November 2, 1986 | BC Lions 26 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 20 | W | 5-3-0 | 6-3-0 | 11-6-0 | ||
| November 8, 1986 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24 at BC Lions 36 | W | 6-3-0 | 6-3-0 | 12-6-0 | ||
| November 15, 1986 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 at BC Lions 21 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Semi-Final | |
| November 23, 1986 | BC Lions 5 at Edmonton Eskimos 41 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Western Final |
