Lions' Jennings looking to take down 2nd-place Eskimos in 1st pro start

Third-string quarterback Jonathon Jennings will look to help the BC Lions close the gap in the West Division against the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

With starting quarterback Travis Lulay and backup John Beck both out with injuries, the Lions are handing the ball to Jennings for his first pro start.

The task won't be easy, as the Eskimos own the CFL's best defence, demonstrated by two pick-6 touchdowns in last weekend's win over Hamilton.

That being said, Edmonton needs more production from quarterback Mike Reilly, who rushed for 72 yards last time out, but tallied only 49 passing yards.