Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Edmonton, October 11, 2025

ModAdmin · October 10, 2025, 04:25:47 AM

Given only 3 games remaining in the regular schedule, this game is absolutely crucial to win - a western opponent, a win keeps us ahead of the Lions and a win solidifies a playoff game for the Bombers.

Some interesting side lights to consider as well...

- Brady Oliveira is just 29 rushing yards away from hitting the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth consecutive year.

- Nic Demski needs just four receiving yards to hit 1K for a third straight year.

As Brady said, "A Canadian duo getting a thousand yards together when no one had done it before? And now to do be close to doing it three years in a row? That's pretty special."

And I'll add - Both Oliviera and Demski are Manitobans to boot!

Ed Tait covers this and other facts in his 48-Hour Primer - Winnipeg at Edmonton linked below:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/10/09/48-hr-primer-game-16-at-edmonton/

Demski's playing availability will be determined soon, but, stay tuned, the dual 1K yards will happen barring injuries.

This game has all the elements of a great and exciting prelude to the playoffs.
Weather will be somewhat crisp - high of 9 C. and a low of 0 - no precipitation so far in the Saturday forecast.

Bring it on Bombers!

ModAdmin · October 10, 2025, 04:06:27 PM

Parker in; Houston out.

gobombersgo · October 10, 2025, 04:24:04 PM

gobombersgo · October 10, 2025, 04:33:03 PM

Nic Demski game-time decision for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against Elks
By 3Down Staff -October 10, 2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Canadian receiver Nic Demski as a game-time decision for when they visit the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.

The 31-year-old native of Winnipeg, Man. recently posted to his Instagram page that he and his family are expecting a child, though the team has not officially confirmed this was the reason for his absence at practice this week.

The former first-round pick out of the University of Manitoba is on pace for the best season of his career having already made 66 catches for 996 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the team in all three categories. He is four receiving yards shy of his third-straight 1,000-yard season.

The Blue Bombers have also made a change in the secondary as Dexter Lawson Jr. has flipped to boundary cornerback with Demerio Houston out this week. Houston's return to the team coming off the bye week was reportedly delayed due to a family emergency, which is why he's a healthy scratch for this game.

Jamal Parker, who missed the team's most recent game due to a leg injury, is returning to the lineup to start at Lawson's usual spot at field-side cornerback. The 27-year-old native of Pennsauken, N.J. has made 24 defensive tackles and one interception over eight regular-season games in 2025.

Winnipeg can clinch a playoff spot with a win in Edmonton this week, which would mark their ninth straight trip to the CFL postseason.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-7) will visit the Edmonton Elks (6-9) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, October 11 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Both teams are coming off bye weeks with the Blue Bombers still in the thick of the playoff hunt and the Elks looking to keep their faint postseason hopes alive.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 6 degrees with a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 880 CHED in Edmonton and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2025/10/10/nic-demski-game-time-decision-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-elks-2/

Blue In BC · October 10, 2025, 04:42:28 PM

Ok. Not the worst choices made for this week. Demski becomes a critical issue and hopefully he can play. I suppose Cobbs checks in if not and that hurts or receiver strength and depth.

I don't know exactly what is allowed regarding a GTD. Can a Canadian still be replaced with an import ( Wheatfall ) or a 2nd global player on game day? Obviously adding an import causes a domino effect.

Whether Wheatfall is even considered healthy enough / ready enough to play is the additional issue.

Probability is Cobb gets added.

Elks have been improving but they are the lowest scoring team and not in the top defences in 2025.

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 10, 2025, 05:12:44 PM

Don't see the point of flipping Dexter Lawson to the other side of the field, that has to be hard to do and breaks up the chemistry he developed playing beside Holm. Interesting he was the DB they moved to HB when Nichols went out for awhile last game, maybe he's the most versatile or maybe he was the only option they had.

gobombersgo · October 10, 2025, 05:14:06 PM

Jesse · October 10, 2025, 05:29:15 PM

Quote from: ModAdmin on October 10, 2025, 04:06:27 PMParker in; Houston out.

Hmm... what's that about?

Blue In BC · October 10, 2025, 05:30:36 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 10, 2025, 05:12:44 PMDon't see the point of flipping Dexter Lawson to the other side of the field, that has to be hard to do and breaks up the chemistry he developed playing beside Holm. Interesting he was the DB they moved to HB when Nichols went out for awhile last game, maybe he's the most versatile or maybe he was the only option they had.

Parker is a better choice to play where they are putting him.

Pigskin · October 10, 2025, 05:50:56 PM

Houston out could hurt. But, family issues come first.

Blue In BC · October 10, 2025, 06:04:37 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on October 10, 2025, 05:50:56 PMHouston out could hurt. But, family issues come first.

Except he was back in Winnipeg and past the family issues per se. Demski with a new baby if a more pressing family issue. It will depend on what family support his wife has close by in deciding to play or sit. If he travels to Edmonton he'll play.

gobombersgo · October 10, 2025, 06:07:17 PM

Edmonton Elks' defensive linemen Jared Brinkman, Robbie Smith return vs Bombers
By 3Down Staff -October 10, 2025

The Edmonton Elks will have a pair of star defensive linemen back in the lineup on Saturday when they clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

American defensive tackle Jared Brinkman and Canadian defensive end Robbie Smith will both make their return after being limited in practice this week. Brinkman sat out the team's last game due to shoulder and foot injuries, but has made 21 tackles and one sack in 14 games. Smith, the CFL's highest-paid defensive player, has been out since Week 12 due to an ankle injury and has just 16 defensive tackles in eight games since signing in Edmonton.

Also back this week is Global linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements, who has 10 special teams tackles in nine games this year. Global defensive lineman Richard Jibunor has been returned to the practice roster, while American defensive lineman Elijah Alston and Canadian defensive lineman D.K. Bonhomme are listed as healthy scratches.

The Edmonton Elks (6-9) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-7) at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, October 11, with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Both teams are coming off bye weeks, with the Blue Bombers hoping to clinch a playoff spot with a victory and the Elks facing elimination if they lose.

The weather forecast in Edmonton calls for a high of 6 degrees with a 30 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 880 CHED in Edmonton and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2025/10/10/edmonton-elks-defensive-linemen-jared-brinkman-robbie-smith-return-vs-bombers/

ModAdmin · October 10, 2025, 07:01:05 PM

Looks like Nic Demski will be playing. Good news!

Blueforlife · October 10, 2025, 07:02:29 PM

Quote from: Jesse on October 10, 2025, 05:29:15 PMHmm... what's that about?

Has a personal issue to attend to

Elks got a couple studs back

Sway · October 10, 2025, 08:03:17 PM

Win in 2nd

Lose in 4th