Oliveira is the Bombers’ release valve — not just their ground game.

In Week 11, Brady Oliveira produced 80 receiving yards on 8 catches vs. 74 rushing yards on 11 carries, meaning 52% of his scrimmage yards came through the air. That usage is a play-calling tell: Winnipeg is comfortable manufacturing screens and flat-route touches for him to beat pressure and zone blitzes, a counter to opponents loading the box to stop his 1,464-yard rushing pace.