The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got their offence in gear just in time, coming from behind late to defeat the Toronto Argonauts 25-22 Saturday in the Eastern Semifinal on the road at BMO Field.
Nic Demski hauled in a long touchdown pass from Dru Brown in the final minute as the Bombers pulled off the upset without starting QB Zach Collaros, who did not play because of a rib injury.
They will hit the road to take on the Montreal Alouettes with a trip to the Grey Cup on the line next weekend.
The Bombers struggled on offence all day and trailed 19-10 in the third quarter, but made it a one-score game on a scoop-and-score by David Reese. Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly suffered an apparent arm injury on the play and was replaced by Nick Arbuckle midway through the fourth quarter.
The crossover team entering the CFL Playoffs after a 9-9 record during the regular season, Winnipeg gets set to take on an Alouettes team that finished with the best record in the CFL this season at 14-4.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the BC Lions in the Western Semifinal later on Saturday.
More to come.