Zack Collaros remains in the realm of uncertainty for the upcoming game in Ottawa.
With limited practice this past week he is listed as "questionable" and likely, at best, a game time decision.
Ed Tait's 48-Hour Primer sheds a bit more light on how the players feel about the upcoming game as well as the remaining games of the season.
The latest injury report follows and other details will be forthcoming tomorrow. Needless to say, now would be a good time to start a winning streak toward the playoffs.
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Derek Taylor is implying that Zach will play. Based on the timing of the announcement last week that he was out. They didn't say that today.
Well, we are looking healthier.
Does Bob Dyce return home?
It's almost a whole cares game? Tough to cheer on the Bombers. I mean of course I hope for a win, but do the Jets play Saturday?
Never tough to cheer for the big Blue or any team in this great league. The entertainment value is there each week, even when your club or the opponent struggles. I prefer high scoring tight games which would be welcome Saturday. Especially live, sure nice when both clubs show up.
Sep 18 MOS presser, reporter asks "so Zach's gonna play?", MOS replies "we'll see, I don't think so, but maybe, he's doing well".
That's a bit different than usual, him saying "I don't think so". Usually every "maybe" comment is positive. He'll usually say "probably", not "probably not".
Of course, this could be 5D chess. Never can tell with MOS. But this is is a change in tone.
Vegas & the gambling sites must HATE how MOS plays coy with the Zach-type situations. If they list him as GTD then a lot of people can't place bets until 30 mins before KO! And by that time some of the markets/choices have been locked.
If the CFL is trying to play nice with the gambling industry (for $$) they may have to step in and outlaw GTD tricks for QBs.
probably the least excited i have been for a game this year. i will come around by tomorrow and get into it but the trend this team is on hasn't been great.
Quote from: The Zipp on September 19, 2025, 12:33:59 PMprobably the least excited i have been for a game this year. i will come around by tomorrow and get into it but the trend this team is on hasn't been great.
Excitement depends on whether or not Streveler has to make a passing attempt. Alternatively, if Streveler must play excitement depends on the location of a time machine that can return us a copy of 2019 Streveler.
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Quote from: TecnoGenius on September 19, 2025, 01:02:38 AMSep 18 MOS presser, reporter asks "so Zach's gonna play?", MOS replies "we'll see, I don't think so, but maybe, he's doing well".
I have some suggestions for him for press conference material:
Eg " Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!"
And other similar stuff.
He's been reading Lewis Carroll.
Quote from: markf on September 19, 2025, 01:59:25 PMAnnoying. His statement is of no value.
He takes the press conference gamesmanship far too seriously.
The media should not be his enemy.
How does this kind of thing help the team?
He is getting a bit Bill Belichick-ish :D
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC
The @Wpg_BlueBombers roster features two changes this for tomorrow's game in Ottawa. On are DBs Jamal Parker, Jr. and Jake Kelly, off are Nick Hallett and Michael Griffin II.
Chris Streveler will start at QB
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Quote from: gobombersgo on September 19, 2025, 02:08:38 PMEd Tait @EdTaitWFC
Chris Streveler will start at QB
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out Zach Collaros, Chris Streveler to start against Ottawa
By 3Down Staff -September 19, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have ruled out Zach Collaros for a second-straight game.
The 37-year-old missed last week's loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats due to a head injury he suffered against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Banjo Bowl. He was a limited participant in practice this week, according to the team's official report, but has been left on the one-game injured list.
Chris Streveler will start in place of Collaros. Last week, the native of Crystal Lake, Ill. completed 18-of-29 pass attempts for 241 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions and ran 11 times for 81 yards and a score in a 32-21 loss to the Tiger-Cats.
The 30-year-old has now thrown for 1,013 yards, six touchdowns, and 10 interceptions on the season to go 2-1 as a starter.
Dating back to his rookie season in 2018, Streveler has thrown for 4,054 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions, and rushed for 1,627 yards and 36 scores over 61 career regular-season CFL games. He is 7-9 as a CFL starter.
Collaros has thrown for 2,297 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions over 10 regular-season games this season, posting a 4-6 record. The native of Steubenville, Ohio has also rushed for 105 yards and a score.
Winnipeg has made two other changes two other changes to the roster, placing defensive backs Nick Hallett and Michael Griffin II on the one-game injured list. Hallett, who has recorded six special teams tackles over 10 games this year, is uninjured, according to the team's official report, while Griffin II missed practice all week due to a knee injury.
Jamal Parker, who missed six-straight games with a leg injury, has been activated and will start at field-side cornerback, pushing Dexter Lawson Jr. into a backup role. Canadian defensive back Jake Kelly has also been promoted from the practice roster to fill a depth role behind starting safety Cam Allen.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-7) will visit the Ottawa Redblacks (4-9) at TD Place Stadium on Saturday, September 20 with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a 32-21 loss to Hamilton, while the Redblacks lost 38-27 against B.C. in Vancouver.
The weather forecast in Ottawa calls for a high of 19 degrees with sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN, RDS, and CTV in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and TSN 1200 in Ottawa.
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/19/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-out-zach-collaros-chris-streveler-to-start-against-ottawa/
Terrrrrrrrible!
Artopoeus or bust! :D Arpy! Arpy! Arpy!
Quote from: gobombersgo on September 19, 2025, 02:08:38 PMEd Tait @EdTaitWFC
The @Wpg_BlueBombers roster features two changes this for tomorrow's game in Ottawa. On are DBs Jamal Parker, Jr. and Jake Kelly, off are Nick Hallett and Michael Griffin II.
Chris Streveler will start at QB
Really would have like to see Woods or Adams on the AR. Need to see more out of Vaughters. Last 5 games, 6 DTs, no sacks.
Person. 9 games, 2 DTs, 1 Sack.
Adams. 10 games, 9 DTs, 2 Sacks.
Jake. 13 games, 9 DTs.
Korn. 8 games, 3 DTs.
Griffin out is going to hurt us, but we might see a little more of Smith on D.
Our worst fears are being realized. I don't think Collaros has ever missed 2 consecutive games since coming to Winnipeg. This just confirms my expectation that he won't play again in 2025 and should have been placed on the 6 game IR to shelter the SMS.
The other position changes / no changes can only make us shake our heads on why other changes are not made like an import DT for example.
I was hoping Sterns would be playing this week.
How does Kelly move from AR to PR and then replace Hallett again. That move is a bit like moving the chairs around on the Titanic?
Why do we have both Woods and Adams on pr? If we dont think they are an upgrade to Thomas and Kornelson why the heck are they here?
And its not the ratio, we could easily of not dressed Lawson jr. As we have Vaval and added Kelly as well.
Even dressing Vanderpool to help our struggling oline would have made more sense
interesting stat from our forum member /friend Zach S on X:
In his career, Streveler has thrown an interception on 5% of his pass attempts. In his three starts in 2025, he has averaged 25 pass attempts, so he's on pace to throw 1.25 interceptions tomorrow. If he can keep it to just one, #Bombers have a chance.
Quote from: Pete on September 19, 2025, 02:28:43 PMWhy do we have both Woods and Adams on pr? If we dont think they are an upgrade to Thomas and Kornelson why the heck are they here?
And its not the ratio, we could easily of not dressed Lawson jr. As we have Vaval and added Kelly as well.
Even dressing Vanderpool to help our struggling oline would have made more sense
I have no idea. It's really, really, really, strange.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 19, 2025, 02:27:58 PMOur worst fears are being realized. I don't think Collaros has ever missed 2 consecutive games since coming to Winnipeg. This just confirms my expectation that he won't play again in 2025 and should have been placed on the 6 game IR to shelter the SMS.
The other position changes / no changes can only make us shake our heads on why other changes are not made like an import DT for example.
I was hoping Sterns would be playing this week.
How does Kelly move from AR to PR and then replace Hallett again. That move is a bit like moving the chairs around on the Titanic?
Kelly was so bad in that first outing against Calgary they moved him as far away from the playing surface as possible for two months. Maybe he'll join the defensive line rotation? :D
Sterns was limited at practice this week, didn't think he was ready yet.
Quote from: The Zipp on September 19, 2025, 02:36:28 PMinteresting stat from our forum member /friend Zach S on X:
In his career, Streveler has thrown an interception on 5% of his pass attempts. In his three starts in 2025, he has averaged 25 pass attempts, so he's on pace to throw 1.25 interceptions tomorrow. If he can keep it to just one, #Bombers have a chance.
Let's dial in those numbers to this year (as 2019 is no longer predictively relevant) and let's forgot about the number of picks he should have thrown and just go with the actual ones: 10 INTs on 134 attempts in 2025.
That's a 7.5% rate.
Assuming, as per your example, he throws 25 passes, it's 1.9 (2 essentially).
And if we're being honest, his interception rate should probably be higher than it is.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 19, 2025, 02:48:42 PMKelly was so bad in that first outing against Calgary they moved him as far away from the playing surface as possible for two months. Maybe he'll join the defensive line rotation? :D
It brings me back to my queries about Makonzo who was listed as " full " in recent weeks and wondering what it takes to get him on the AR.
Count me as a very disappointed fan with how the team manages injuries and deceptive comments. The poor off season recruitment showed from day 1 and we've taken our usual status quo posture. We went into free agency with OL DL and receiver issues. Nothing has changed.
Quote from: Pigskin on September 19, 2025, 02:27:44 PMReally would have like to see Woods or Adams on the AR. Need to see more out of Vaughters. Last 5 games, 6 DTs, no sacks.
Person. 9 games, 2 DTs, 1 Sack.
Adams. 10 games, 9 DTs, 2 Sacks.
Jake. 13 games, 9 DTs.
Korn. 8 games, 3 DTs.
Griffin out is going to hurt us, but we might see a little more of Smith on D.
Obviously Younger is convinced they can get by with 6 O-linemen when the ideal rotation is 8. From his roster moves over the last 2 months it appears he's happy with the makeup of his defence.
I am going to assume we need two wins somewhere to hang on to third by season end. Basing this on the BC schedule. Cgy twice and Sask once. Also To (possibly Kelly?) and Edm.
We need this one and the Edmonton game in week 19. If we can't beat Ottawa in a must win then we really don't belong in the post season. Sadly we have no one at QB that can match Dru Brown. Dark days indeed.
QB Dru Brown returns as starter for Ottawa Redblacks against Winnipeg
By 3Down Staff -September 19, 2025
Star quarterback Dru Brown will officially make his return to the starting lineup when the Ottawa Redblacks face Winnipeg on Saturday.
The 28-year-old native of Palo Alto, Calif., has missed Ottawa's last three games due to a knee injury he sustained against the Bombers in mid-August, although he officially dressed as the third-stringer last week. The five-foot-eleven, 200-pound passer has thrown for 1,842 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions over eight regular-season games this year, posting a 2-5 record as a starter.
Missing for Brown's return will be running back William Stanback (back) and rookie right tackle Parker Moorer (knee), both of whom have been placed on the one-game injured list. Canadian Daniel Adeboboye will step into the backfield, while left guard Drew Desjarlais bounces out to tackle. Rookie second-round CFL Draft pick Sam Carson will make his first start at guard, while David Knevel will suit up as insurance.
Ottawa will also endure significant changes on special teams, as punter Richie Leone will miss the game following the passing of his mother. American rookie Noah Gettman will debut in his place, while returner DeVonte Dedmon returns from a long absence and will split duties with Kalil Pimpleton.
Dressing in depth roles this week are Canadian defensive tackle Daniel Okpoko and American defensive end Chase McGowan. Canadian linebacker James Peter and Canadian defensive tackle Deionte Knight have been demoted to the practice roster.
The Ottawa Redblacks (4-9) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-7) at TD Place Stadium on Saturday, September 20 with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a 32-21 loss to Hamilton, while the Redblacks lost 38-27 against B.C. in Vancouver.
The weather forecast in Ottawa calls for a high of 19 degrees with sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN, RDS, and CTV in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and TSN 1200 in Ottawa.
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/19/qb-dru-brown-returns-as-starter-for-ottawa-redblacks-against-winnipeg/
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Hallett and Griffin both to 1 game IR. I don't know if Hallett is actually injured prompting Kelly to be added. Somewhat of a moot / rhetorical point falling into the what the heck?
Lawson has been playing better but was this the best solution for losing Griffin? I had suggested / thought we'd see J. Jones added back.
Since we didn't add J. Jones, Woods, Adams or Echols I question why we haven't replaced any of these PR players with better options. At the very least tried to replace them.
I think the defence is going to have an exceptional game to help our sputtering offence. Our offence can't give the Redblacks points from turnovers is an understatement.
We need our defence and / or ST's come up with points to keep us in the game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 19, 2025, 05:16:32 PMHallett and Griffin both to 1 game IR. I don't know if Hallett is actually injured prompting Kelly to be added. Somewhat of a moot / rhetorical point falling into the what the heck?
Lawson has been playing better but was this the best solution for losing Griffin? I had suggested / thought we'd see J. Jones added back.
Since we didn't add J. Jones, Woods, Adams or Echols I question why we haven't replaced any of these PR players with better options. At the very least tried to replace them.
I think the defence is going to have an exceptional game to help our sputtering offence. Our offence can't give the Redblacks points from turnovers is an understatement.
We need our defence and / or ST's come up with points to keep us in the game.
Amen! With Stev as our QB we are in deep deep do do!
I wish I didn't have icky Fall 2015ish feelings about the team like I do now. Back then it was worse though because we hosted the Grey Cup that year.
....wait...oh, crap.
Prove me wrong, Bombers! Luckily there are enough terrible teams this year that if we can just beat up on some of them enough we can back into the playoffs and then technically anything can happen. I'm not writing anything off yet, just having trouble being excited with the current state of things.
A 50- 50 prognosis huh?
Just not our year
Coaching staff continues to roster players in an attempt to lose the game.
No Adams or Woods DL even with present ratio flexibility.
No chance Any other QB plays other than Strevceptor.
This is pathetic and makes me want to do other things with my weekend.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 19, 2025, 05:16:32 PMHallett and Griffin both to 1 game IR. I don't know if Hallett is actually injured prompting Kelly to be added. Somewhat of a moot / rhetorical point falling into the what the heck?
Lawson has been playing better but was this the best solution for losing Griffin? I had suggested / thought we'd see J. Jones added back.
Since we didn't add J. Jones, Woods, Adams or Echols I question why we haven't replaced any of these PR players with better options. At the very least tried to replace them.
I think the defence is going to have an exceptional game to help our sputtering offence. Our offence can't give the Redblacks points from turnovers is an understatement.
We need our defence and / or ST's come up with points to keep us in the game.
Seems like Hallett may be on his way out, sat out a number of games for that eye injury, put in for one game and now replaced by Jake Kelly who might not see any reps on defence either. I take it Makonzo hasn't demonstrated enough in practice to warrant inserting him onto the roster, whatever position he's prepping for he's probably 3rd in line now behind Shay and Smith.
Hmmm.....I see Makonzo is back on the 6 game IR, did he re-injure himself?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 19, 2025, 07:05:00 PMSeems like Hallett may be on his way out, sat out a number of games for that eye injury, put in for one game and now replaced by Jake Kelly who might not see any reps on defence either. I take it Makonzo hasn't demonstrated enough in practice to warrant inserting him onto the roster, whatever position he's prepping for he's probably 3rd in line now behind Shay and Smith.
Hmmm.....I see Makonzo is back on the 6 game IR, did he re-injure himself?
I don't think Makonzo was ever 100% this year.
I think MOS is looking at this weekend and believes that Calgary should beat BC, and Hamilton will beat Edmonton. If we can win with Strev, it's a very good day. If we don't win, nothing changes in the west and ZC8 gets another week of rest.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 19, 2025, 07:05:00 PMSeems like Hallett may be on his way out, sat out a number of games for that eye injury, put in for one game and now replaced by Jake Kelly who might not see any reps on defence either. I take it Makonzo hasn't demonstrated enough in practice to warrant inserting him onto the roster, whatever position he's prepping for he's probably 3rd in line now behind Shay and Smith.
Hmmm.....I see Makonzo is back on the 6 game IR, did he re-injure himself?
I didn't hear anything about Makonzo re-injuring himself. When he was practising and was healthy, if he wasn't good enough to go on the AR then why not move him to PR or release him. Of course this is if he wasn't re-injured which seems doubtful.
He isn't costing the SMS any money but it seems like a series of bad decisions and bad luck.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 19, 2025, 06:42:45 PMCoaching staff continues to roster players in an attempt to lose the game.
No Adams or Woods DL even with present ratio flexibility.
No chance Any other QB plays other than Strevceptor.
This is pathetic and makes me want to do other things with my weekend.
Well if you are in Calgary and need something to do. I am cleaning out my garage tomorrow and getting everything ready for the fall/winter. It would be a lovely experience and I promise bologna sandwiches for lunch! :D - As it relates to the game I will take a lunch break at 2PM (our time) and watch the first quarter. Stev will probably have thrown 2 interceptions by then.
Quote from: BBRT on September 19, 2025, 09:25:31 PMWell if you are in Calgary and need something to do. I am cleaning out my garage tomorrow and getting everything ready for the fall/winter. It would be a lovely experience and I promise bologna sandwiches for lunch! :D - As it relates to the game I will take a lunch break at 2PM (our time) and watch the first quarter. Stev will probably have thrown 2 interceptions by then.
This is pretty classic.
I am almost afraid for Zac. I wonder if the decision has been made to shut him down. Arbuckle should be available. I would rather have Fajardo. Imagine winning a grey Cup and being cast adrift.
My respect for Strev, remains. However, he ain't no gunslinger. I don't understand though how ignorant management has been. No new players. Players who have proven they can not play! Is this entire Management and coaching group bailing after the season? We almost seem to appear to be playing out the string, and then adios.
Toronto has a new superstar according to TSN. And we have ....??? This might be painful.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 19, 2025, 02:27:58 PMOur worst fears are being realized. I don't think Collaros has ever missed 2 consecutive games since coming to Winnipeg. This just confirms my expectation that he won't play again in 2025 and should have been placed on the 6 game IR to shelter the SMS.
IIRC there were a couple of times we kept Zach off 2 weeks, though maybe coincided with a bye. I distinctly remember us keeping him off 2 weeks of actual games too, though. I'm sure he'll be back, just like before. If not, well, we're kinda doomed. Even if we make the post-season, Strev isn't winning a cup for us.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 19, 2025, 02:27:58 PMHow does Kelly move from AR to PR and then replace Hallett again. That move is a bit like moving the chairs around on the Titanic?
Maybe Hallett's eye is acting up again? ;D ;D
Seriously though, I think they like Kelly for certain D packages, more so than Hallett. Hallett is better on ST I think. And Hallett recovered a fumble last game when everyone else was standing around? Disclosure: I'm a big fan of Hallett.
Quote from: The Zipp on September 19, 2025, 02:36:28 PMIn his career, Streveler has thrown an interception on 5% of his pass attempts.
And what's a "normal" stat for "normal" QBs? Hard to compare if we're not given a comparison.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 19, 2025, 02:53:21 PMLet's dial in those numbers to this year (as 2019 is no longer predictively relevant) and let's forgot about the number of picks he should have thrown and just go with the actual ones
Ya, but same with every other QB. There's a reason DBs are DBs: can't catch.
Woods and Adams are in their second years on our teams. They've had good flashes over the years. I simply don't understand the rational behind their benchings.
Quote from: DM83 on September 19, 2025, 10:15:53 PMI am almost afraid for Zac. I wonder if the decision has been made to shut him down.
This is entirely possible. Of course, Mafia will never say. "We'll see"
If Zach doesn't start next week, then we'll know.
Quote from: Pigskin on September 19, 2025, 08:34:39 PMI think MOS is looking at this weekend and believes that Calgary should beat BC, and Hamilton will beat Edmonton.
But MOS always says "not looking at the standings", "not worrying about what other teams are doing".
;) ;) ;)
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 19, 2025, 07:05:00 PMSeems like Hallett may be on his way out, sat out a number of games for that eye injury, put in for one game and now replaced by Jake Kelly who might not see any reps on defence either.
I think the ONLY reason they put Kelly in over Hallett is that they WILL to use him on D. Kelly's part of the oft-used passing down set. Then teams just throw where he is and it's a free 25Y.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.