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SHUTTING IT DOWN — The Bombers’ defensive front-six has allowed an average of just 52 rushing yards by the opposition through two games. It didn’t hurt that the Lions only tried to run the ball four times in Week 1, but any time you hold the other team to just four rushing yards, it’s a positive. They allowed 100 yards last week against Edmonton, so excitement about the overall stat would have to be tempered.

TURNING IT OVER — While the Bombers turned the ball over three times last week against Edmonton, which is concerning, they are still second in the league in turnover ratio at plus-3. The Bombers have been good in this area for several years should continue to benefit from their own ball security and their ability to force turnovers.

O-LINE IN FINE FORM — The offensive line was an area of concern heading into the season but the revamped group has held its own, even with first-year guards Geoff Gray and Cody Speller in the lineup. Michael Couture has done a nice job in the centre role, taking over from the retired Matthias Goossen, and tackles Stanley Bryant and Jermarcus Hardrick are rock solid as usual. The Bombers have allowed four sacks in two games, putting them in the middle of the pack in the league, and the O-line has done a nice job of opening up holes for Harris and Nic Demski.

THE BAD

PASSING PROBLEM — The Bombers are dead last in the CFL with an average of 192 passing yards per game. In Week 1, when the Bombers put up 148 rushing yards, this was not an issue. But in Week 3 against the Eskimos, they managed only 200 yards passing and 270 yards of total offence. Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols, the self-celebrated “game manager,” has not been particularly accurate overall (63%), except when in the red zone. The Bombers got away with it against Edmonton but will have to find a way to move the ball more efficiently through the air.