Oliveira’s workload is a leverage play in what’s quietly becoming his contract year.

The 28-year-old got 11 carries and 8 catches — 19 touches at 8.1 yards per touch — yet still wasn’t given a true feature-back workload. If his CFL deal expires after this season, every night like this, where he is both the leading rusher and leading receiver, raises his price while exposing how desperate the Bombers are to keep him happy.