Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win

Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans watch a game at Investors Group Field on Aug. 24, 2023, versus the Montreal Alouettes. (Photo Credit: Twitter/ @Wpg_BlueBombers)

By The Canadian Press

Posted August 29, 2023 7:12 pm.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend.

According to the CFL, Winnipeg (9-2) would become the first team to punch its post-season ticket with a road win Sunday over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5).

Winnipeg is 5-1 away from IG Field this season and 6-1 within the West Division. Saskatchewan has won four-of-seven games against conference rivals and is 3-2 at home.

With a win, Winnipeg would clinch a playoff spot for the seventh straight year. Last season, Winnipeg cemented its post-season berth after its 12th regular-season game.

The Bombers are chasing a fourth straight Grey Cup appearance and third title in four seasons.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2023.

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