Brady Oliveira, the CFL's most outstanding player and Winnipeg Blue Bombers' star running back, will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder injury, avoiding a matchup against the Edmonton Elks on Thursday. Matthew Peterson and Quinton Cooley will handle rushing duties for the Bombers. The Elks are preparing to face a physical Winnipeg team led by quarterback Zach Collaros, despite Oliveira's absence.
Elks dodge facing CFL’s most-outstanding player as Blue Bombers’ Oliveira remains injured
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Brady Oliveira, the CFL's most outstanding player and Winnipeg Blue Bombers' star running back, will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder injury, avoiding a matchup against the Edmonton Elks on Thursday. Matthew Peterson and Quinton Cooley will handle rushing duties for the Bombers. The Elks are preparing to face a physical Winnipeg team led by quarterback Zach Collaros, despite Oliveira's absence.
Trending- 1 Last season: Brady Oliveira named CFL's most outstanding player
- 2 Two weeks ago: Oliveira suffered a shoulder injury during the Blue Bombers' first offensive series against the B.C. Lions
- 3 Last week: Oliveira missed the game against the B.C. Lions
- 4 Saturday: Blue Bombers played their previous game against the Lions
- 5 Monday: Elks head coach Mark Kilam commented on the upcoming game
- 6 Tuesday: Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Oliveira would miss a second game
- 7 Thursday: Blue Bombers play the Edmonton Elks
- Brady Oliveira will miss his second consecutive game
- Matthew Peterson and Quinton Cooley will take on increased rushing duties for the Blue Bombers
- The Edmonton Elks will not face the CFL's most outstanding player in their upcoming game
- Nic Demski is questionable to play due to an ankle injury
- David Beard is on the Elks' six-game injured list, leading to offensive line changes
What: Brady Oliveira, the CFL's most outstanding player and Winnipeg Blue Bombers' running back, will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder injury.
When: Oliveira suffered the injury two weeks ago. He will miss the upcoming game on Thursday.
Where: Winnipeg (for the upcoming game against the Elks). Oliveira's injury occurred during a game against the B.C. Lions.
Why: Oliveira sustained a shoulder injury during the team's first offensive series two weeks ago and has not yet recovered.
How: Oliveira's absence means Matthew Peterson and Quinton Cooley will be handling the Bombers' rushing duties. The team is adjusting its strategy for the upcoming game.