Brown’s Early-Script Success Masks Late-Down Collapse

Dru Brown opened with two TD passes and a six-yard rushing score, but finished 16-of-28 for 193 yards (6.9 YPA) with two interceptions, including James Ceasar’s pick with 18 seconds left. That drops Brown to 2-3 as a starter after Winnipeg’s 30-28 loss, and the sharp decline after Toronto adjusted suggests the offense is heavily script-dependent. Media will focus on Zach Collaros’ six-game injured list, but Brown’s inability to sustain drives late is the more immediate problem.