Official Game Day Thread - Ottawa at Winnipeg, August 14, 2025

[ModAdmin]

Although we are only approaching the half way point in the season, is it fair to say the upcoming game against Ottawa is a 'must win' for the Bombers?

I would argue "yes" very simply because of the tight standings for 2nd and 3rd place in the west and the fact we are facing, in our stadium, one of the 3 "weakest" teams in the league.

The questions are, which team can put the best group of players on the field and which team is the hungrier of the two to win.

Effort, Talent and Execution - the winning team will demonstrate all 3 of these qualities.

Stay tuned for Blue Bomber and Red Blacks updates including depth charts and injury updates when released.





 

[Blueforlife]

There are no must wins this early in the season imo, critical game, must win no, I really want to win YAS

Others said AQ will be good and my model shows clearing that day!!!!

Might be a shower so check weather again and Come prepared maybe not a great game for chips and dips lol, hot before the game, cools quickly

1st time in years I build up cred with security and the super to let me in with my sack of snacks, lots of laughs each time, maybe I'll feed em this game

[blue_gold_84]

Must win, IMO. Gotta keep pace with the two teams above them in the standings.

[ModAdmin]

There, are no must wins this early in the season imo, critical game, must win no, I really want to win YAS

Others said AQ will be good and my model shows clearing that day!!!!

Might be a shower so check weather again and Come prepared maybe not a great game for chips and dips lol, hot before the game, cools quickly

1st time in years I build up cred with security and the super to let me in with my sack of snacks, lots of laughs each time, maybe I'll feed em this game

The issue is we need to keep pace with our competition.  We need this game to build confidence in the players and coaches.  We need this game because we are playing a team lower in the standings that we are. We need this game after coming off a very tough loss.  You can't just look at our record of wins and losses and say, because we have half a season left in the schedule, we don't really need to win this game.  The implications and scenario are much bigger than you make it to be!

[ModAdmin]

[Blueforlife]

The issue is we need to keep pace with our competition.  We need this game to build confidence in the players and coaches.  We need this game because we are playing a team lower in the standings that we are. We need this game after coming off a very tough loss.  You can't just look at our record of wins and losses and say, because we have half a season left in the schedule, we don't really need to win this game.  The implications and scenario are much bigger than you make it to be!

Nope all those things are true but it's not a must win imo.  I know it's a big game, I called it critical.  Too early to call it a must win imo.

It's not a playoff situation game, it's not in our division, not likely to be a tie breaker.  Big game to build momentum and a team we should beat.

I don't expect Logan to play.  Would wait on Lawson to rest him.

[Pigskin]

Like to see Logan get into the lineup this week. The DBs have to be much better. Can't be giving up the deep ball. Hogan has to find the answer when Ottawa makes changes on D. Get to Drew early and often. 

[Blueforlife]

Like to see Logan get into the lineup this week. The DBs have to be much better. Can't be giving up the deep ball. Hogan has to find the answer when Ottawa makes changes on D. Get to Drew early and often.

I wouldn't as you risk injury, he needs another week of full practice 1st imo.  Agree rest.

He was limited and DNP last week.  I like an extra week in situations like this.

That said super excited when he is 100%.

[dd]

So if/when Logan comes back, does Vavol go to PR?? Really?? The guy just scored 2 TD returns in one game, and we're going to put him on the PR?? I'd keep Vavol back on returns, not sure what to do with Logan

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

So if/when Logan comes back, does Vavol go to PR?? Really?? The guy just scored 2 TD returns in one game, and we're going to put him on the PR?? I'd keep Vavol back on returns, not sure what to do with Logan

No.

[The Zipp]

So if/when Logan comes back, does Vavol go to PR?? Really?? The guy just scored 2 TD returns in one game, and we're going to put him on the PR?? I'd keep Vavol back on returns, not sure what to do with Logan

vaval will be a starting DB

[Jesse]

Unless you're pushing up your nerd glasses before commenting "well, ack-shull-ee", before going on about it not being a must win unless it mathematically eliminates you, of course it's a must win game.

Last week was a critical one, as it would have put us within a couple wins of first while keeping us ahead of BC.

Now we're tied with BC and multiple wins behind Sask and Cal. We need to win to keep up with BC while also keeping Ottawa down in case we need to depend on the crossover. Letting Ottawa win would be double nail in the coffin.

Ottawa is a perennial joke of a team with a terrible defence and an inconsistent offence. At a certain point, you are what your record says you are, and if we don't start to turn the tide this week, at what point can you expect it?

[dd]

Ok, for all of those who don't see the importance of the upcoming game, this is the current state of affairs. We re tied with BC with one game in hand. We play Ridersx2, Hamx2, those are tough games, and we also play Ottawax2, Montreal (less Alexander), Edmonton. We HAVE to win vs the weaker teams, if we don't then we HAVE to win vs the stronger teams in their backyard. Ya, that's not happening.

BC on the other hand plays Cgyx2, and then all eastern teams - Torx2, Ottx2 and Montreal. So if they beat their weaker teams, and we slip up and lose, we're out of the playoffs.

This is a MUST win game, and so are all the other ones vs weaker teams, and if we can't beat the weaker teams, we ain't going to beat the top ranked teams and this is all a moot point.

[Waffler]

If Vaval starts on D I think he should have no other distractions. Either Logan is ready or someone else returns. Cobb, Peterson. Someone.

[The Zipp]

either Holm or Nichols need to be on Gino all game