August 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\nHe continues to add to his resume, which is already looking pretty distinguished considering he has played 57 career CFL games, which is basically just over three full seasons.<\/p>\n
Here are six records that Rourke already owns in the CFL, along with two more he could potentially reach in the near future.<\/p>\n
Records Rourke owns
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1. Single-game passing yards record by a Canadian<\/p>\n
Rourke originally set this record back in 2022, when he threw for 436 yards during a 44-3 thrashing of the Toronto Argonauts.<\/p>\n
Then, he broke his own record again. Just two weeks later, Rourke threw for 477 yards during a win over the Edmonton Elks.<\/p>\n
One week later, he beat his own record once again, passing for 488 yards against the Calgary Stampeders.<\/p>\n
The original record was set by Gerry Dattilio, who threw for 427 yards in a game back in 1981.<\/p>\n
2. Best completion percentage in a game<\/p>\n
The Aug. 6, 2022 game from Rourke saw him set multiple records.<\/p>\n
Not only did he set the CFL\u2019s single-game passing yards record by a Canadian QB that night, but he also had a completion percentage of 91.9 per cent. That stands as a CFL record among all QB\u2019s with a minimum of 30 attempts. Rourke completed 34 of 37 passes in the victory over Edmonton.<\/p>\n
3. Most touchdown passes in a game by a Canadian QB (tied)<\/p>\n
Rourke\u2019s magical night on Aug. 6, 2022 saw him tie another Canadian CFL QB record, one which has stood for more than 40 years.<\/p>\n
The Victoria native threw five touchdown passes during that 46-14 victory over the Elks, tying him with Dattilio for the most touchdown throws by a Canadian QB in one game.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the craziest thing about tying this record was the fact that Rourke threw all five of his touchdown passes before halftime.<\/p>\n
4. Most touchdowns in a game by a Canadian<\/p>\n
While Rourke merely tied Dattilio\u2019s passing touchdown mark against the Elks back in 2022, he did get one record all to himself.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-1 QB also rushed for one touchdown in that game. The six total touchdowns he recorded were the most ever in a game by any Canadian player.<\/p>\n
5. Single-season passing yards record by a Canadian<\/p>\n
This helped solidify Rourke\u2019s MOP bid last season for the Lions.<\/p>\n
In Week 16, Rourke surpassed Russ Jackson\u2019s 56-year-old record for the most passing yards in a season by any Canadian QB in CFL history.<\/p>\n
Jackson threw for 3,641 yards back in 1969. By the time the season was finished, Rourke obliterated the old record, throwing for 5,290 yards total.<\/p>\n
6. CFL single-season completion percentage record<\/p>\n
The 2022 season cemented Rourke\u2019s status as a professional QB for years to come. Even though he played just half the season, the then-24-year-old completed a whopping 78.7 per cent of his passes. That stands as a CFL record among all QBs.<\/p>\n
Two more records Rourke could break soon
\n1. Canadian single-season passing TD record<\/p>\n
Rourke nearly broke Jackson\u2019s old record of 33 touchdown passes by a Canadian QB last season, leading his receivers to pay-dirt 31 times.<\/p>\n
He\u2019d have to go on a tear this season to tie the record, as he\u2019d basically have to average 3.5 touchdown passes per game during the Lions\u2019 last nine contests. Then again, this is a QB who has shown an ability to go on a tear.<\/p>\n
Regardless, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Rourke will soon eclipse this record.<\/p>\n
2. Back-to-back MOPs by a Canadian<\/p>\n
If Rourke does go on a heater to end the season, he could make history once again. No Canadian player in the CFL has ever been named Most Outstanding Player in back-to-back seasons.<\/p>\n
Eventually, Rourke should eclipse all the Canadian CFL QB records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns. All those records are held by Jackson.<\/p>\n