Zach Collaros game-time decision for East Final for Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have officially listed Zach Collaros as a game-time decision for the East Final on Saturday. The team released its depth chart on Friday morning.

Winnipeg did not practice on Tuesday and held a closed session on Wednesday, after which Collaros was listed as a limited participant the club’s injury report. He did not practice on Thursday.

The 38-year-old did not play against the Toronto Argonauts in the East Semi-Final due to a ribs injury he suffered against the B.C. Lions in Week 21. He was a limited participant in practice leading into the game and was officially listed as questionable.

Dru Brown started against the Argonauts in his place and completed 18-of-30 pass attempts for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 25-22 win. He threw the game-winning score to Nic Demski with less than one minute left in regulation.

Winnipeg and Montreal met twice during the regular season, and split the two meetings. Collaros started when the Blue Bombers won 44-28 at Princess Auto Stadium in August, while Brown started in October when the Alouettes dominated 37-10 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.

Collaros went 7-5 as a starter during the regular season, completing 70.4 percent of his passes for 2,989 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also rushed 12 times for 76 yards.

Brown made six starts during the regular season, posting a 2-4 record. He completed 69.9 percent of his passes for 1,687 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

According to head CFL statistician Steve Daniel, Collaros is 11-8 as a starter against the Alouettes for his career, while Brown is 0-3.

Winnipeg has made only one roster change this week, moving Collaros from the one-game injured list to the active roster. In a corresponding move, Taylor Elgersma has been placed on the reserve roster.

Running back Brady Oliveira (ankle), receiver Nic Demski (ankle), and offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld (hip) each missed time in practice this week but are listed as starters.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-9) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (14-4) for the East Final at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. The teams met twice during the regular season, with both teams winning at home.

The game will be broadcast on TSN, CTV, and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and TSN 690 (English) or 99.5 Montreal (French) in Montreal.