Preview: Bombers, Stamps
Joey Elliott will get his second straight start on Saturday afternoon, as the Bombers look for two points against the Stampeders in an important duel at Canad Inns Stadium.
The Blue and Gold look like a team with renewed confidence entering Saturday’s meeting, the second of the season between these teams, fresh off a thrilling 27-22 win over the Alouettes in Montréal.
The result was surprising to many outside the Winnipeg locker room, especially for a team without Buck Pierce in the lineup going up against the East-leading Alouettes.
Elliott took care of business though, throwing for 335 yards and three touchdowns on 17-25 passing and giving the Bombers a consistent attack through the air. His career day earned him Offensive Player of the Week honours – but more importantly, it kept his team alive and well in the playoff hunt.
Suddenly, the Bombers have won two of three games, and now sit just two games out of a playoff spot behind the Eskimos, while just a game back of the third-place Ticats.
With Pierce ruled out for Saturday’s game, it’ll be up to Elliott to work his magic for a second straight week.
“It’s a good opportunity,” said Elliott.
“I’m glad to be playing in front of the home fans, and to get another opportunity.”
