Bombers' 548-Yard Collapse in Montreal Exposes Cracks in O'Shea's Defensive Trust
The 37-10 scoreline flattered Winnipeg, and everyone in the building knew it. Montreal hung 548 net yards, 36 first downs, and 40:38 of possession on a defence that has been the Bombers' identity under Mike O'Shea. Davis Alexander carved them up 30-of-40 for 440 yards, and Tyson Philpot's 11-catch,
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Bombers' defense was gassed and frustrated after a 40:38 TOP disaster.
Montreal held the ball for 40:38, leaving Winnipeg's defense on the field for over two-thirds of the game. That 21:16 differential explains the 36 first downs and 548 net yards allowed. Veterans on that unit are privately questioning why the scheme never adjusted to Davis Alexander's 30-of-40 night.
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