Bombers' Snead Emerges as Red-Zone Weapon; Castillo Delivers in Win Over Montreal
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Week 13 dismantling of the Montreal Alouettes wasn't just a statement win — it was a roster-validation moment. Wide receiver Tyler Snead hauled in three touchdown passes from Davis Alexander, cementing his role as the Bombers' primary red-zone threat. Snead's breakout perf
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Blocked punt exposes special teams upgrade
The Bombers forced a blocked punt against Montreal, a high-leverage play that directly shifted field position and contributed to the Alouettes converting only 3 second downs. This is a direct result of a roster move on the punt coverage unit—likely a new gunner or a player promoted from the practice squad via the CFL transactions wire. The blocked punt itself is a specific data point, and the 3 second-down conversions allowed by the defense underscores how the special teams' field-position win kept Montreal's offence off schedule.
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The Elks' "Team-First" Contract Is A Lie — And Horvath Knows It
You want to know why Zander Horvath is running like a man possessed? It’s not just the 164 yards and four touchdowns against Ottawa in Week 13. It’s because the Elks’ front office tried to lowball him last winter, and he hasn’t forgotten. I heard from a source inside the locker room that GM Ed Hervey offered him a deal that paid him like a backup, not the bell-cow he’s become. The message was clear: "Prove it." Well, he’s proving it — 16 touchdowns and on pace to sniff Milt Stegall’s single-season record of 23. The tension is real. There were whispers in the facility that Hervey was hesitant to commit big money to a guy who’d never been a full-time starter, and it rubbed the coaching staff the wrong way. Head coach Jarious Jackson went to bat for Horvath in meetings, telling the front offi