Blue Bombers RB Oliveira ruled out for rematch against Lions
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira has been ruled out for Saturday's rematch against the BC Lions with a shoulder injury.
The reigning Most Outstanding Player was hurt in the Blue Bombers season-opening victory over the Lions in Week 2, presumably on his second run of the game.
Oliveira only managed to get two carries off before exiting the contest, taking the first play of the game up the middle for a six-yard rush before exploding for a 43-yard gain two players later, presumably landing on his shoulder.
The 27-year-old would stay in the game for the following play, but then would not return to the game. The back-to-back Most Outstanding Canadian has led the league in rushing yards the past two seasons while rumbling for 3,888 yards and 16 touchdowns over the past three seasons.
Stepping up in his absence was rookie Canadian running back Matthew Peterson. Winnipeg acquired the the Brooks, Alberta native in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this offseason and performed well in his debut.
The 24-year-old carried the rock 23 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, including shaking off tackles to break off a 38-yard run.