If the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ win in Hamilton was butt-ugly, then Friday’s triumph over Toronto, by comparison, was smooth as a baby’s behind.
Quarterback Dru Brown certainly looked free and easy in guiding the offence in his first start.
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Trey Vaval (23, centre) returned a missed field goal 129 yards to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat Toronto, 30-21, in Winnipeg on Friday.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown hands the ball to Brady Oliveira during the Bombers win over Toronto on Friday. Brown passed for 339 yards in his first start since being acquired in trade with Ottawa.
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Blue Bombers receiver Ontaria Wilson looks for room to run after one of his 10 catches for 133 yards in Winnipeg’s 30-21 win over Toronto on Friday.
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