I get the points you are making, but is there not enough game film available for the Bombers to learn what they can about how Kelly plays? Yes, playing against him is different from watching film, but it goes both ways. You could argue that it would help Kelly to play real reps against the Bombers before he conceivably plays them in the GC. That is assuming either or both teams make it.
As for injuries, that can happen on any play in any game. If Kelly is going to play some games before the playoffs, why not part of this one?
I just can't imagine if the Chiefs were playing the Bills in the NFL, and either team had a playoff spot locked up, that Mahomes or Allen wouldn't play. These guys are competitors. They need to compete.
Now, if that strategy is to start one of the backups and then throw Kelly in later in the game for some series... I think that is brilliant.
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