Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Ottawa - September 20, 2025

[ModAdmin]

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.

[Waffler]

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.

[DM83]

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?

[Blueforlife]

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.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

[The Zipp]

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. 

[Sir Blue and Gold]

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. 

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.

[blue_gold_84]

[markf]

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".

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.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Annoying. 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

[gobombersgo]

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

[gobombersgo]

[blue_gold_84]

Ed Tait  @EdTaitWFC
Chris Streveler will start at QB

[gobombersgo]

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/