The eight-letter word that describes Winnipeg receiver Nic Demski’s status for Saturday’s playoff game in Montreal could fairly be used to cover his team’s chances, too.

Doubtful.

The Blue Bombers are on the road against what was one of the best teams in the CFL down the stretch, and facing a quarterback who has yet to lose a game in his young career in Davis Alexander.

What’s more, Winnipeg’s shaky passing attack will be up against the league’s top defence.

That’s the seven-letter word that probably has to swing things the Bombers’ way: Defence. One of the oldest cliches in the book says it wins championships, after all.

The man who runs it doesn’t shy away from the responsibility, saying his philosophy hasn’t wavered from Day 1.

“Give our offence and special teams an opportunity to

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