Backup Dru Brown's 2-2 record hides a clean split — he beats the East, but can't handle th

Brown guided Winnipeg to wins over Toronto and Ottawa (both 2.5+ games under .500) but lost decisively to Calgary and B.C., the latter surrendering 377 rushing yards. With Zach Collaros returning and the schedule crossing into West-heavy territory, the Bombers' playoff path depends on correcting that conference split.