Bombers Win...Really

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Montreal Allouettes 41-24 yesterday. This was a huge win for the Big Blue as it sets up an interesting scenario. Irregardless of what happens next week, the Bombers will finish 2nd in the East Division and host a playoff game if they beat the Tiger-Cats on the last game of the year.

Here's how.

Winnipeg and Hamilton are currently tied in the standings and their season series is tied. So if Hamilton beats the Riders next week and the Bombers lose to Montreal the Bombers will be two points behind Hamilton going into the final game against the Tiger-Cats. If the Bombers win that game, they will finish tied with Hamilton but will win the season series 2-1 and therefore be placed second.

So the Bombers control their destiny and do not need help from anyone to finish 2nd. However, if they do not beat Hamilton in 2 weeks, they may not even make the playoffs. Edmonton is tied with Winnipeg and Hamilton and if they win their next 2 will get a crossover position as they will have a better record than the loser of the Winnipeg - Hamilton game.

So there it is, after a bizarre and crazy season in Bomberland they control their playoff destiny and do not need help from anyone to finish 2nd and host a playoff game.