Passing Game: Kevin Glenn has not had his best year but the second half has been better than the first. He may have finished the season with over to 3,600 yards through the air, but it does not instill confidence when your touchdown total (20) equals your interception total (20).
Running Game: If you had said at the start of the season the Bombers would be playing this game without Charles Roberts, one would think their chances would be slim. But the tandem of Fred Reid and Joe Smith has played a big role in the Blue Bombers' limited success.
Receiving Game: In the receiving corps, the Bombers do not have any players among the leaders in yardage but they are one of only two teams to have three receivers in the 1,000-yard club (Romby Bryant, Terrence Edwards and Derick Armstrong). When you add in Arjei Franklin and future Hall of Famer Milt Stegall, you have the makings of a formidable air attack.
Offensive Line: Up front, the play of last year's Most Outstanding Lineman Dan Goodspeed has earned him another nomination this year.
Special Teams: Alouettes' cast-off Jason Armstead leads the league in punt returns, having brought back two for touchdowns this season. Kicker Alexis Serna has had an inconsistent year to say the least. If the game comes down to a field goal, there will be some nervous fans at Canad Inns Stadium.
Eskimos' Defence: The Eskimos have had difficulty stopping the run this season but the secondary has fared better. When the ball goes in the air, only three things can happen and two of them are bad. The Eskimos are proof of that, having allowed the fewest completed passes and picking off 20 opposition throws. The late-season return of veteran Fred Perry should help the pass rush that has managed 30 sacks.
Jock Climie says the Bombers win if... they get pressure on Ricky Ray. When the Roughriders manhandled the Eskimos in Week 18, it was largely due to their ability to disrupt Ray's timing and take away the time he needs to throw the deep ball. Having finished third in the league in sacks, the Bombers are capable of applying the needed pressure. Offensively, Winnipeg will need to get their ground game up and running if they are to be successful. The one-two punch of Smith and Reid must be firing on all cylinders. Not only will this eat up valuable time and allow the Bombers to sustain drives, but it will allow for Glenn to use play action which was once a Bomber trademark but has sadly dropped from their list of "things we do really well." Armstrong, Bryant, Edwards and Stegall may be the league's most dangerous receiving corps but if Glenn doesn't buy himself some time in the pocket using play action, it just won't matter.