CFL Game Preview: Ottawa Redblacks (3-6-0) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-4-0)

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Game Overview

Time: 8:30 PM ET

Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CBSSN (U.S.), CFL+ (International)

Team Form & Head-to-Head

TeamRecordLast GameRecent Form
Ottawa3–6W 46–42 vs TorontoWon 2 of last 3
Winnipeg4–4L 27–28 vs CalgaryLost 2 of last 3

Season series tied 1–1:

June 13: Ottawa 23–19 (home win)

July 5: Winnipeg 25–16 (home win)

Key Players to Watch

Ottawa Redblacks

Dru Brown (QB):

373 yards, 5 TDs vs. Toronto

Averaging 248.1 passing YPG

William Stanback (RB):

30 carries over last 2 games

5.0 YPC vs. Toronto

Bralon Addison (WR):

115 yards on 7 receptions last week

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Zach Collaros (QB):

8.3 yards per completion — lowest since 2019

Needs bounce-back vs. vulnerable Ottawa secondary

Brady Oliveira (RB/WR):

68 rush yards, 100 receiving yards vs. Calgary

Dual-threat weapon

Willie Jefferson (DL):

Key to disrupting Ottawa’s passing rhythm

Injury Watch

Ottawa: No major injuries reported

Winnipeg: No major injuries reported

GAME ODDS

Ottawa Redblacks                           51.5

Winnipeg Blue Bomber                 – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025