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While the 5-0 Calgary Stampeders are clearly the class of the league — what else is new in the regular season? — the Bombers aren’t far behind in many ways.

Calgary is actually allowing just 9.2 points per game right now, a number that seems almost impossible in the CFL, but the Bombers have also cut down considerably on points allowed so far this season.

So why is Winnipeg only 3-3 when you can make the argument that they should be 5-1?

The Bombers had late leads against both Edmonton and B.C., and frittered them away before losing on last-minute field goals. They lost, fair and square, but it seemed like it was more a function of poor play-calling and decision-making than on-the-field performance.

They certainly deserved to lose in Hamilton but have been absolutely dominant in their three wins — 56-10 over Montreal, 41-19 over B.C., and 38-20 over Toronto.

In the win last Saturday at Toronto, they gifted the Argos 19 of their 20 points but owned the game in all other areas.

“When you look at the numbers and the point differential, the Montreal game was 56-10 so those numbers are kind of skewed by that one game,” Dressler said. “It’s so early and we don’t really pay attention to the numbers and what those things mean, especially right now. It’s only six games and those numbers will all even out.”

You get the sense this is a team that could go on a run, with another game against 1-4 Toronto at home this week, followed by a bye week, followed by two more home games.

At some point, a stretch of wins and consistent play is going to be necessary for the Bombers to separate themselves from a very tight pack in the West Division.

Now is the time to get it in high gear.

— Wyman