The next opponent is a bad style fit: Edmonton’s defence can shrink Oliveira’s runway.

Oliveira said the Elks “have a great defence,” and the standings back that up — Edmonton is 6-3, a full game ahead of Winnipeg. If the Elks stack the box, Winnipeg must prove Collaros and the pass game can beat a winning team, not just an Ottawa side that has lost 15 straight.