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Oliveira Fuels Blue Bombers' 26-13 Win Over Injury-Hit Alouettes

Injuries forced Montreal to start fourth-stringer James Morgan.

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Overview

  • Reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player Brady Oliveira ran for 120 yards, added 73 receiving yards and scored a late three-yard touchdown.
  • Zach Collaros went 27-for-31 for 263 yards with a touchdown as Winnipeg notched a second straight victory to reach 6-4.
  • Sergio Castillo converted all four field-goal attempts, including a 41-yarder in the final minutes.
  • Montreal dropped to 5-6 with a fourth consecutive loss as James Morgan finished 18-for-33 for 198 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in his first CFL start.
  • The Alouettes’ quarterback depth remained depleted with Caleb Evans, Davis Alexander and McLeod Bethel-Thompson on the six-game injured list; attendance was 20,310, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan on Aug. 31 and Montreal hosting Hamilton on Sept. 6 after a bye.