It kind of sums it up right there in the title, doesn’t it? But really, the last game solidified the fact that the Bombers not only showed up to play this season; they showed up to take the whole thing.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Defeat BC Lions 30-9

From QB, Zach Collaros to rookie kicker, Ali Mourtada (who has had some misses in recent weeks but had a great game this time), to an astounding defensive line that has been making news since the beginning of the season. The win was a big one and it demonstrated just what the boys in blue and white are capable of.

Mourtada nabbed three field goals and an equal amount of converts in the game, more than making up for past performances thus far this season.

And of the defense, BC Lions quarterback, Michael Reilly, was sacked a whopping total of five times.

The wonder that is Zach Collaros

And what can be said of the man who threw an impressive 417 yards in the game? Perhaps that’s statement enough, dear readers. At least I hope it is. He is doing quite well indeed.

Sergio Schiaffino Perez makes history in the CFL

Sergio Schiaffino Perez also made his debut in an official CFL game playing for the Bombers, and what a game to play in, really. According to the Winnipeg Sun, he rallied through two training camps with the team and spent two years on the practice roster, he being with the team since 2019.

Head Coach, Mike O’Shea talked about what went down when he told the rookie the news that he’d be playing in Friday’s game against the Lions. He said:

“…I felt good telling him, as it would with any guy that you see working extremely hard…He said ‘I’m ready, I’ve been waiting for this.’ I said ‘I don’t think you’ve been waiting at all. You’ve been working your tail off to get this opportunity and I’m happy to have this opportunity to give it to you’…he’s got excellent feet, he’s tough, he’s got great football sense…He’s gonna run down on special teams for us and I’m sure we’re gonna like what we see. Everyone is excited for him…”

via Winnipeg Sun

Of the opportunity, Schiaffino Perez said:

“…I’m very excited, man…I’ve been working a lot to get this opportunity. In 2019, I was on the practice roster the whole year and it was kind of a learning year. But man, I’m ready to go now, make some plays, and try to help this team to win…”

via Winnipeg Sun

And also of note, it was an historic moment overall to be cherished, as his appearance makes him the very first “Mexican DB in history to play an official CFL game,” as Perez himself said.

Mid-Season Report

And perhaps the win is the best way to recap the season. The team suffered only one loss, and with so many players returning from injury after their bye week, it seems like they’re a new team altogether. Despite the fact  that they were already wining. It’s like they got only stronger, which means trouble for everyone else as it stands.

They’re sitting tight at that number one spot in the West Division and if they keep playing like this, the Grey Cup shines brightly in the distance for them. They are hopeful, but level-headed to boot. They’re making the right moves, game by game, learning from their mistakes, even the individual players, as the Mourtada improvement shows, which also proves that he takes direction well, and if the defensive line keeps up as they have been, with Collaros keeping on as well….

NEXT: Bombers Fully Rested After Bye Week—Richardson and Grant set to Return

They won 7 of their games thus far, their only aforementioned loss coming from the Argonauts, whom they previously defeated in the season.

They are set to face the Edmonton Elks on Friday, October 8^th at 8:30 PM EST.

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