Winnipeg at BC - pregame discussion

[Blue In BC]

Lions Injury Report:

https://www.bclions.com/injuryreport/

3 starters on defence, 2 starting receivers and their FB. No depth at QB. It's going to be really interesting to see who can dress.

TJ Lee was out due to personal issue. He doesn't need to practice but could miss the game. Could be any of the usual issues, family issue, may a birth in the family or wedding. I'd guess he'll be back for the game but that's just a guess.

If a bunch of these players can't play, they're going to need to activate a bunch of their PR.

Two of the Lions best receivers ( McInnis and Hollins ) not able to practice. Even if they can play, they will not have had many reps with Rourke as the week progresses.

[J5V]

I'm looking for an Ottawa, Montreal, and Hamilton victory along with a Bomber win. If that happens we're right in the Western playoff mix. Go RBs, Als, and Ticats. Beat those Stamps, Riders, and Elks, respectively.

[markf]

not sure if this was posted anywhere

"After joining Winnipeg in 2014, the duo of GM Kyle Walters and Head Coach Mike O'Shea have amassed a record of 99-68 (.596).
No GM/HC duo has 100 wins together. Their time with the team includes:
Seven playoff appearances
Seven double-digit win seasons
Three division titles
Four Grey Cup appearances
Two championships
Notable past duos:
John Hufnagel and Dave Dickenson | 73-29-2
Jim Popp and Marc Trestman | 72-54
Norm Kimball and Hugh Campbell | 70-21-5"

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/15/cfl-ca-game-notes-oshea-walters-looking-for-100th-win/

I guess Dickensen and Huff are a past duo. maybe.

[Tecno]

Man games lost due to injury.

OK, now do the same chart only counting starters/projected staters...  I bet it changes quite a bit.

Better yet, add in SMS salary weighting.  So Lawler gone for 6 with $275k salary gives us more "injury points" than Hallett The Injured gone for 6.

I guarantee WPG wins that ranking, even with many other teams having franchise QBs going down.  4 of 5 desired Rs going down, many in weeks 1-3, including 2 of the top-5 paid CFL Rs and Schoen for the whole season... it doesn't get worse than that.

[TBURGESS]

Better yet, add in SMS salary weighting.  So Lawler gone for 6 with $275k salary gives us more "injury points" than Hallett The Injured gone for 6.

I guarantee WPG wins that ranking, even with many other teams having franchise QBs going down.  4 of 5 desired Rs going down, many in weeks 1-3, including 2 of the top-5 paid CFL Rs and Schoen for the whole season... it doesn't get worse than that.

Toronto, Montreal, Regina, & BC all lost their starting QB's. They would have the biggest weight in your system. 

[Sir Blue and Gold]

We had more injuries than average to start the year but it's pretty clear we don't now and probably won't end up near the worst off by season's end. Time to do some winning.

[Jesse]

We had more injuries than average to start the year but it's pretty clear we don't now and probably won't end up near the worst off by season's end. Time to do some winning.

This right here.

[tlf]

Toronto, Montreal, Regina, & BC all lost their starting QB's. They would have the biggest weight in your system.

Is losing Chad Kelly a loss though? I bet the locker room improved.

[J5V]

Is losing Chad Kelly a loss though? I bet the locker room improved.

and may deteriorate when he returns.

[ModAdmin]

Injury Report - August 16, 2024

Kenny Lawler    Full Practice      Status Questionable

Michael Ayers    Full Practice      Status Available

Celestin Haba    Full Practice      Status Available

Keric Wheatfall  Full Practice      Status Questionable

[Blue In BC]

Injury Report - August 16, 2024

Kenny Lawler    Full Practice      Status Questionable

Michael Ayers    Full Practice      Status Available

Celestin Haba    Full Practice      Status Available

Keric Wheatfall  Full Practice      Status Questionable

Top 3 very likely to play IMO. Wheatfall will stay on IR or be moved to PR?

[pdirks67]

BC's injury report has been updated. Hollins and McInnis both practiced in full and are available. Beaulieu is the only player officially "out".

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/11/cfl-injury-reports-week-11/

[J5V]

BC's injury report has been updated. Hollins and McInnis both practiced in full and are available. Beaulieu is the only player officially "out".

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/08/11/cfl-injury-reports-week-11/

Interesting. BC sure looks like it has called all hands on deck for this one. I expect them to be a very intense, motivated bunch for this home game. They have every intention of winning this game and no intention of losing it. We are going to have to be extremely sharp and ready for this game or we'll get mowed down. The Bombers are going to have to match BC's intensity from the opening kickoff and stay sharp until the end of the game. We need 60 minutes of Bomber, smash mouth, bully ball if we're to take this game. Our season may depend on it.

[pdirks67]

Interesting. BC sure looks like it has called all hands on deck for this one. I expect them to be a very intense, motivated bunch for this home game. They have every intention of winning this game and no intention of losing it. We are going to have to be extremely sharp and ready for this game or we'll get mowed down. The Bombers are going to have to match BC's intensity from the opening kickoff and stay sharp until the end of the game. We need 60 minutes of Bomber, smash mouth, bully ball if we're to take this game. Our season may depend on it.

It has all the makings of "the game of the year". BUCKLE UP EVERYONE.

[Blue In BC]

It's not that unusual for veteran players to not completely practice every day in order to rest up from nicks and bruises.

However two top receivers only having 1 day with Rourke is bound to lead to errors. Timing between them won't be up to speed for several weeks.

That can't hurt the Bombers.