Playoffs at stake as B.C. Lions host Calgary Stampeders in Wild West clash [Video]

Consistency has been hard to come by for the B.C. Lions this season.

After starting the campaign with a 5-1 record, the Lions (7-8-0) have struggled through the middle of the season as their offence stalled and injuries plagued their defensive corps.

“I just don’t think we’ve been consistent enough,” said head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell. “I think we do some really good things at times, but we don’t seem to do it all together for 60 minutes. And it’s cost us. We’ve lost some close games.”

B.C. will look to rebound from last week’s devastating 32-29 overtime loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday when it hosts the struggling Calgary Stampeders (4-9-1).

While the Leos are looking to secure a playoff spot, the Stamps need a victory to prevent being eliminated from post-season contention.

“Everybody’s fighting for their lives now,” Campbell said. “We’re done with hypothetical situations. …