Defence's late-game collapse is a clock-driven fatigue issue, not a talent problem

Winnipeg allowed just 13 points through 45 minutes against Saskatchewan, but surrendered 19 in the final quarter plus overtime—including a 35-yard, five-play OT drive. The new CFL clock system has made fourth-quarter stops harder league-wide, and the Bombers' unit visibly wore down: Jaiden Woodbey's missed tackle on a 72-yard catch-and-run and Ridge Texada's two coverage busts (both on double moves) came in the fourth quarter, exposing a scheme that relies on aggressive pursuit but lacks depth to sustain it.