The Winnipeg Blue Bombers secured a 26-13 victory over the Montreal Alouettes as Brady Oliveira’s exceptional performance dominated the field, accumulating 210 total yards from scrimmage. Despite facing adversity with injuries to key players Nic Demski and Jerreth Sterns, Oliveira’s resilience and determination propelled the Bombers to success.
Oliveira, the reigning most outstanding player in the CFL, showcased his prowess by amassing 137 rushing yards and 73 receiving yards on nine receptions. His crucial touchdown in the final quarter extended Winnipeg’s lead to 23-13, solidifying their win.
Quarterback Zach Collaros also played a pivotal role, completing 27 of 31 passes for 263 yards and one touchdown. The Bombers’ victory marked their second consecutive win following a dramatic triumph over the Ottawa Redblacks in the previous week.
Montreal’s fourth-string quarterback, James Morgan, put up a commendable effort in his first CFL start, throwing for 198 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Despite the Alouettes’ struggles, Morgan remained optimistic about their performance and acknowledged the challenges they faced without their starting quarterback, Davis Alexander.
The Alouettes, plagued by injuries and setbacks, suffered their fourth consecutive loss, dropping to a 1-6 record in Alexander’s absence. With key players sidelined, including top receivers and defensive stalwarts, Montreal struggled to contain Oliveira’s dynamic playmaking abilities.
Looking ahead, the Alouettes will seek to bounce back as they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after a bye week, while the Blue Bombers will face the league-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders in their next matchup.