Bombers' Brown Seeks Third Straight Win Against Stampeders

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown is seeking to extend his winning streak when his team hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. Since joining the Bombers on June 23 and stepping in for the injured starter Zach Collaros, Brown has guided the team to two consecutive victories. He aims to maintain this momentum as Winnipeg (4-2) faces Calgary (2-4) at Princess Auto Stadium. Brown expressed satisfaction with his team's progress, stating, "From the time I’ve been here, I’ve tried to communicate and work with those guys pretty relentlessly. I’m pretty happy with where we’re at and just look forward to building."

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From the time I’ve been here, I’ve tried to communicate and work with those guys pretty relentlessly. I’m pretty happy with where we’re at and just look forward to building.

Brown's recent performances have been pivotal. He threw for 339 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 30-21 win over the Toronto Argonauts. He followed this with a 317-yard, two-touchdown performance, including 181 yards in the fourth quarter, to secure a 36-34 overtime victory against his former team, the Ottawa Redblacks. Despite a career record of 14-14-1 as a starter, Brown boasts a perfect 4-0 record against Calgary. He approaches each game with a fresh perspective, saying, "I try not to think about how successful or how non-successful I’ve been. I just treat it like a clean slate."

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I try not to think about how successful or how non-successful I’ve been. I just treat it like a clean slate. I try to look at it from a practical standpoint: what are they doing now, and how do we execute this week?

On the opposing side, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is also enjoying a remarkable season. He has thrown 17 touchdowns without an interception, tying a record for the most touchdowns without a pick to start a campaign. Adams is on pace for over 6,000 passing yards and 51 touchdowns, which would surpass his previous career highs. Bombers defensive back Evan Holm acknowledged Adams' dual-threat ability, noting his scrambling skills and accurate passing, "He’s not afraid to just gun it in there, so you can never relax as a defender."

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What you see is what you get with Dru. It’s always good to have the guy calling the plays and the guy behind centre being calm and cool, and everybody else can kind of follow that lead.

Winnipeg receiver Nic Demski highlighted Brown's calming influence on the offense during their winning streak. "What you see is what you get with Dru," Demski said. "It’s always good to have the guy calling the plays and the guy behind centre being calm and cool, and everybody else can kind of follow that lead." Adams, however, was quick to credit his offensive line and receivers for his success, emphasizing the team's core value of "owning the ball."

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He’s not afraid to just gun it in there, so you can never relax as a defender.