Official Game Day Thread - Edmonton at Winnipeg - September 27, 2024

[ModAdmin]

Back home against Edmonton.  Orange Shirt game and a sold out crowd.

Can we continue to control our own destiny and solidify first place? 

Game Day Guide can be viewed here!

Ed Tait's 48-Hour Primer gives a good perspective of the 1 and 0 mentality of the Bombers as they approach the count down to the Grey Cup.

...And when (Brady) Oliveira was asked Wednesday if he should be in the MOP conversation, he stiff-armed the idea to the ground like a would-be tackler.

"I want to win a Grey Cup," he said. "I keep reminding myself of the last two seasons, getting there and the way that season ended. Obviously, the season-ending awards at the end of the year, there's still one more important game after the awards show.

Injury-wise Lucky Whitehead, Nick Hallett and Brian Cole are all listed as Questionable but Cole was a full participant at practice today.

A win against the Elks will clinch a post-season playoff spot for the Bombers, so it represents another important game.

Depth chart and further information will be released tomorrow.

Be there! Be loud!

[ModAdmin]

In:

#41 Cole
#94 Adams

Out:

#19 Wilson
#69 Randolph

[towelie]

Like having extra d linemen in against MBT, but only having 6 on the o line roster is a little scary with how many injuries there have been across the league this year.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Wilson can't ever seem to stay healthy!

[gobombersgo]

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

They're cutting it pretty thin at receiver, if one went down they'd be relying on Lucky who's a bit banged up himself.

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Versatile defender Brian Cole returns for Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Elks
By John Hodge -September 26, 2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have versatile defender Brian Cole back in the lineup when they host the Edmonton Elks on Friday night.

The six-foot-two, 207-pound native of Saginaw, Mi. has missed the team's last seven games due to a foot injury. He dressed for the first seven matchups of the season and made 13 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, and one interception as a hybrid linebacker and defensive back.

The Mississippi State product was a seventh-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft and has since been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Edmonton Elks. Over 27 career CFL games, he has made 16 defensive tackles, 24 special teams tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception.

Canadian defensive back Nick Hallett will dress despite not practicing this week due to an ankle injury. The same is true for receiver and return specialist Lucky Whitehead, who also missed practice with an ankle injury this week.

Veteran linebacker Kyrie Wilson, who was injured during warmups of last week's game in Edmonton, has officially been moved to the six-game injured list. Winnipeg has also moved rookie offensive lineman Kendall Randolph, who started in place of Stanley Bryant when he was out of the lineup, to the practice roster while promoting rookie defensive tackle Devin Adams to the active roster.

The Blue Bombers (8-6) will host the Edmonton Elks (5-9) on Friday, Sept. 27 with kickoff slated for 8:00 p.m. EDT. The teams met last week in Edmonton with the Blue Bombers winning by a score of 27-14.

https://3downnation.com/2024/09/26/versatile-defender-brian-cole-returns-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-elks/

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[Blue In BC]

I see # 8 Lewis in for Bratton as an advantage for the Bombers. He hasn't played for 7 weeks.

[Jesse]

Like having extra d linemen in against MBT, but only having 6 on the o line roster is a little scary with how many injuries there have been across the league this year.

Historically, it's always 6 OL on the roster. Carrying 7 is not standard practice at all.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Historically, it's always 6 OL on the roster. Carrying 7 is not standard practice at all.

Historically the Bombers did not play Jumbo packages as much as they do now or line up an O-lineman at FB.

[gobombersgo]

Edmonton Elks without DB Darius Bratton vs. Bombers
By 3Down Staff -September 26, 2024

The Edmonton Elks will be missing an important component of their secondary for their rematch with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Boundary halfback Darius Bratton has been ruled out with a knee injury. The 27-year-old has recorded 31 defensive tackles and three interceptions in his second CFL season, including one takeaway last week from Zach Collaros.

Marcus Lewis will step into the starting lineup for Bratton. In seven starts this season, primarily at cornerback, the 28-year-old notched 13 defensive tackles and one pick. He amassed four interceptions in his first season as an Elk in 2023. Rookie Jalen Green will also dress as secondary depth following the release of Leon O'Neal Jr.

Canadian receiver Gavin Cobb (thigh) will be unable to go this week after starting the last game in place of Hergy Mayala. Rookie Zach Mathis, who was acquired in June with a first-round supplemental draft pick, will make his first career CFL start.

Canadian linebacker Josiah Schakel will return to the roster for special teams depth, as will defensive lineman/fullback Jacob Plamondon. Rookie Canadian linebacker Olivier Muembi has been placed on the practice roster.

The Edmonton Elks (5-9) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-6) on Friday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2024/09/26/edmonton-elks-without-db-darius-bratton-vs-bombers/

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[peg_city]

Bombers win by 20 in overtime