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Originally Posted by esquire
Playoff weekend is here! Get hype!
Just kidding, no one in Winnipeg is hyped for the playoffs besides the Bombers social media feeds. There seems to be just an air of resignation over the Bombers playoff chances.
But the funny thing is that I think they match up well against Calgary... the Bombers have played the Stamps well and if Collaros can hit even 200 yards passing while keeping the turnovers to a minimum, I wouldn't be shocked if there was an upset at McMahon this Sunday. Fingers crossed.
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If it was a nice seasonal or slightly above average day in Calgary on Sunday - plus 5 - 7 degrees Celsius with a light wind and clear skies - I would give the Bombers a 20% chance of actually pulling out a victory. Richie Hall's soft defense likely allows Mitchell to pass for over 350 yards and around 30 - 35 points.
However, the conditions could be brutal on Sunday. Highs of -11 with snow on Sunday. With the strongest running game in the league that should provide the Bombers with a slight advantage. I will be a homer and say the Bombers have a 55% chance of winning the game.
Bombers offense stumbles accumulating 250 net yards, but the special teams is the difference - 1 kickoff returned inside the Stamps 30 yard line which is coverted by Collaros for a TD and a punt return TD by the Bombers on top of that.
Bombers 24
Calgary 17