Official Game Day Thread - Hamilton at Winnipeg , September 27, 2025

[ModAdmin]

With only 4 regular season games to go, suffice it to say each of these games become "must win" games.

Ed Tait's Game Preview sets the tone and can be read below...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/09/26/game-preview-hamilton-at-winnipeg/

Key notes to this game, "THE LINEUP: The Blue Bombers depth chart features four changes from last week's win over Ottawa. On are Collaros, WR Jerreth Sterns, DT Jamal Woods and DB Nick Hallett. Off are QB Chase Artopoeus, WR Keric Wheatfall, DB Jamal Parker, Jr. and DT Collin Kornelson

The one-game injured list now includes Parker and Wheatfall along with DB Michael Griffin II, RB/KR Peyton Logan and OL Micah Vanterpool. The six-game injured list includes WR Dalton Schoen, LB Lane Novak, DT Tanner Schmekel, OL Eric Lofton, CB Terrell Bonds, WR Kody Case and DB Enock Makonzo."

Zack Collaros returning to the lineup is crucial to winning a game with a tough opponent.  Time to make a statement.

[Blue In BC]

A Lions victory before we play will bump us back to 4th place at least temporarily. Wins by Calgary and Riders this weekend go a long way to solidifying 1st and 2nd in the west. It also means a west team crossovers this year.

Lots on the line for every team with not many games left.

So yes, it's time to step up and be counted.

[gobombersgo]

Ed Tait:
The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth chart for tomorrow features four changes from last week. On are QB Zach Collaros, WR Jerreth Sterns, DT Jamal Woods and DB Nick Hallett. Off are QB Chase Artopoeus, DT Collin Kornelson, WR Keric Wheatfall and DB Jamal Parker, Jr.

[gobombersgo]

[LXTSN]

I'm excited to see what Woods will do! If I were Coach/GM I'd have Adams, Woods and Lawson on my DL but I'm not...

[gobombersgo]

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Official: Zach Collaros returns for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against Tiger-Cats
By John Hodge -September 26, 2025

It's official: Zach Collaros will start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers when the team hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday afternoon.

The 37-year-old missed Winnipeg's last two games due to a head injury he suffered against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Banjo Bowl. He has completed 73.8 percent of his passes for 2,297 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions this season, going 4-6 as a starter. He has also rushed 14 times for 105 yards and one score.

TSN analyst Milt Stegall, who spent his entire playing career with Winnipeg, suggested in the immediate aftermath of the injury that Collaros should never play football again. The veteran quarterback has a well-documented history of head injuries and missed time earlier this season due to a neck injury. Though Collaros appreciates Stegall's concern, he made it clear this week that he wouldn't be playing if medical staff advised him not to.

Chris Streveler started both games for the Blue Bombers while Collaros was out, throwing for 295 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 32-21 loss to Hamilton and a 26-18 win over Ottawa. He also recorded 22 carries for 154 yards and two scores. He is now listed as the backup with Terry Wilson as the third-stringer and rookie quarterback Chase Artopoeus being moved back to the practice roster.

Winnipeg made three other changes to the roster, adding receiver Jerreth Sterns from the one-game injured list, defensive lineman Jamal Woods from the practice roster, and defensive back Nick Hallett from the one-game injured list. Sterns will start in place of the injured Keric Wheatfall, while Woods and Hallett will fill depth roles.

Wheatfall has been moved to the one-game injured list, while defensive lineman Collin Kornelson was moved to the practice roster and defensive back Jamal Parker was placed on the one-game injured list. Parker, who started at field-side cornerback last week, has been replaced in the starter lineup by Dexter Lawson Jr.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-7) will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-5) at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday afternoon with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Tiger-Cats defeated the Edmonton Elks last week with a walk-off field goal, while the Blue Bombers bested the Ottawa Redblacks despite completing only three passes.

The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 22 degrees with sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN and CTV in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on the Ticats Audio Network and CJOB 680 in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/official-zach-collaros-returns-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-tiger-cats/

[gobombersgo]

Rookie LB Kyler Fisher returns for Hamilton Tiger-Cats against Blue Bombers
By 3Down Staff -September 26, 2025

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have rookie linebacker Kyler Fisher back in the starting lineup when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday afternoon.

The 24-year-old native of Farnhamville, Ia. has played 11 regular-season games for the Tiger-Cats this season, recording 43 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, and one sack. He entered the starting lineup in Week 11 and made four starts for Hamilton before being moved to the one-game injured list due to a shoulder injury.

The five-foot-eleven, 231-pound defender played collegiately at the University of Iowa where he made 64 total tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, two pass knockdowns, and two forced fumbles.

Ray Wilborn, who made nine starts at weak-side linebacker to start the year, has been moved to the one-game injured list as a healthy scratch.

The Tiger-Cats have also promoted Canadian linebacker Daniel Kwamou from the practice roster. He has made five special teams tackles this season. In a corresponding move, rookie Canadian defensive back Ronan Horrall has been moved to the practice roster.

Hamilton has not made any other changes to their roster ahead of Saturday's game.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-5) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-7) at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday afternoon with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Tiger-Cats defeated the Edmonton Elks last week with a walk-off field goal, while the Blue Bombers bested the Ottawa Redblacks despite completing only three passes.

The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 22 degrees with sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN and CTV in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on the Ticats Audio Network and CJOB 680 in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/rookie-lb-kyler-fisher-returns-for-hamilton-tiger-cats-against-blue-bombers/

[GOLDMEMBER]

Let's just get this win today boys!!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like Wilson gets the WR spot along with Clercius, over Mitchell.  There does not seem to be any thought to bringing Clercius inside to play SB, either he can't handle the waggle or they see no value in bringing him inside.

[Pigskin]

Not sure why they wouldn't replace Person with Bailey. ZC8 has made as many tackles as Persons. Which is 2.

[theaardvark]

Not sure why they wouldn't replace Person with Bailey. ZC8 has made as many tackles as Persons. Which is 2.

ZC8 having 2 tackles is a different concern... only time a QB has a chance at a tackle is during a turnover, and even then...

[TecnoGenius]

Gambling has us 2 pt favorites?  Huh?  Well, I think we'll win, and I think HAM is a paper tiger.  Look after the ball better and contain Kenny & Bell and easy peasy.