WINNIPEG SURGING
This week, the Bombers head to Edmonton looking to improve to 6-1 on the season โ a feat they have not achieved since 2011 when they started the season 7-1 and reached the Grey Cup. Prior to that, they reached the mark in 1984 when they won the Grey Cup.
This season, Winnipeg has scored the most points (136) and allowed the fewest points (76) for a +60-point differential.
Winnipeg leads the league in several key categories so far this season:
Points allowed (12.7 per game)
Touchdowns scored (16)
Touchdowns allowed (6)
Turnover ratio (+12)
2-and-outs forced (32)
Turnovers forced (17)
30+ yard completions (12)
Lowest passing efficiently (73.7)
12.7 points allowed per game is the fewest since 1966 (Ottawa with 12.6). Winnipegโs team record was set in 1958 (11.4) during a season in which they finished 13-3.
In the fourth quarter this year, the Bombers have allowed a total of three points.
Bombers receiver Kenny Lawler leads the league with 15-second down-conversion receptions, accounting for 47 per cent of his catches.
Zach Collaros is tied for the league-lead with nine touchdown passes.
Mike Miller has had multiple special teams tackles in each game this year and stands at a total of 15 to lead the league.
Jackson Jeffcoat is tied for the league lead with five sacks and leads the league with four forced fumbles.
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