Bombers' D Dominates Banjo Bowl, But Collaros Injury Clouds Playoff Push
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 19-6 Banjo Bowl victory over Saskatchewan wasn't just a rivalry win; it was a defensive statement that reshapes the West Division playoff picture. Improving to 7-6, Winnipeg forced five turnovers, holding the Riders to just 278 net yards. Redha Kramdi's return was transfor
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Kramdi's Return Flips the Defensive Switch
In his first game back, Redha Kramdi forced a fumble and snagged an interception, sparking a 5-turnover effort that held Saskatchewan to 278 net yards and 6 points. The defence's ceiling is directly tied to his presence as an "extra coach" on the field.
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COLLAROS' NECK IS A TIME BOMB
You want the real story from the Banjo Bowl? Forget the 19-6 score. The real drama happened when Zach Collaros chased down Seyi Oladipo Jr. after that third-quarter pick on Saturday. He landed on his head, popped up, jogged off—and the media bought the "upper-body injury" line. Here's what the training staff isn't saying: that was his neck. Again. The same neck that cost him four games this year with whiplash. The same neck that limited him to 13 starts in 2025. The guy is 38 years old with a concussion history longer than a Grey Cup parade route. The whisper in the locker room is that Mike O'Shea is enabling him. Collaros calls his own shots on when he returns, and the front office is terrified to bench a $500K-plus pivot because they have no better option. But Dru Brown came in and went