US EditionCollaros returns from head injury to lead Bombers against East-leading Ticats
Zach Collaros returns after a head injury to lead Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a key CFL rematch as they aim to improve their 7-7 record in the postseason race.
- Zach Collaros returns as starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
- Collaros missed the past two games due to a head injury, while the Bombers aim to improve their 7-7 record facing the 9-5 Tiger-Cats, who won the previous encounter 32-21.
- Hometown running back Brady Oliveira, coming off two straight 100-yard rushing games, is eager to take on the challenge and aims to achieve a new career milestone in front of a packed crowd at Princess Auto Stadium for the team’s 12th consecutive sold-out game.
- Defensive end Julian Howsare emphasized the need to gang tackle and contain Oliveira, calling Hamilton a physical team with a strong running back, while Nic Demski welcomed Collaros’s return as positive for team confidence.
- The game’s outcome could impact playoff momentum as Winnipeg seeks to bounce back from a week prior loss, relying on Collaros’s leadership and Oliveira’s running to try to stop the Tiger-Cats' winning streak.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Winnipeg Free Press
Collaros returns from head injury to lead Bombers against East-leading Ticats
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Zach Collaros to start for Bombers vs. Ticats
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have their starting quarterback back under centre in Week 17. After missing the last two games with a head injury, Zach Collaros has been listed as the starter for this weekend’s game, the Bombers announced via depth chart. RELATED » 4 Storylines to watch in Week 17 » Play CFL Pick ‘Em presented by Old Dutch now! » KPMG Playoff Probability: Who is the 112th Grey Cup favourite? » Subscribe to the CFL’s of…
Game Preview: Hamilton at Winnipeg - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Game 15: Tiger-Cats (9-5) at Blue Bombers (7-7) Kickoff: Saturday, September 27th, 2 p.m. CDT; Princess Auto Stadium TV/Streaming: TSN 1; CTV; CFL+ Radio: 680 CJOB (pre-game begins at noon, CDT); Play-by-play: Derek Taylor/analyst: Doug Brown; Sirius XM (ch. 167) Scene Setter It’s been cleverly dubbed ‘Falcons Flight’ and when the spiffy new roller coaster opens sometime later this year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia it will be the world’s tallest, fas…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
