Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out Zach Collaros' participation against Toronto Argonauts.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Set to Face Toronto Argonauts Without Zach Collaros
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be hosting the Toronto Argonauts at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, August 1, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. However, the Bombers will be without their starting quarterback, Zach Collaros, who is sidelined due to a neck injury.
Collaros, who has a 2-3 record as a starting quarterback this season, threw for 79 yards and two interceptions in the first half of the last game against the Argonauts. He didn't return after halftime due to injury, and head coach Mike O'Shea declined to provide an update about Collaros' injury after the game.
Despite Collaros' absence, the Bombers are optimistic about their chances. O'Shea indicated on Wednesday that he doesn't expect Collaros to be out long-term. As a result, backup quarterback Connor Sampson is expected to start in Collaros' place.
Sampson led the team to a 34-20 win over the B.C. Lions in the season-opener, with Chris Streveler starting the game. Streveler has thrown for 558 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions on the year and is expected to provide a strong offensive presence alongside running back Andrew Harris and receiver Darvin Adams.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 29 degrees and sunny conditions for the game against the Toronto Argonauts. Fans in Canada can catch the game on TSN, while international viewers can tune in to CFL+. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
The Argonauts come into the game with a 2-5 record, and they will be looking to avenge their previous loss to the Bombers, a 31-17 defeat. Nick Arbuckle carved up Winnipeg's secondary for 316 yards and two touchdowns in the last game between the two teams.
However, the Argonauts will also be without key players, as offensive lineman Micah Vanterpool (ankle) and long snapper Mike Benson (hip) are questionable for the game. The Bombers will also be without running back Peyton Logan (thigh), receiver Kody Case (ankle), offensive lineman Stanley Bryant (ankle), and defensive lineman Jamal Woods (knee) for the game.
With a strong offense and a determined defence, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be looking to bounce back from their last loss and secure a victory against the Toronto Argonauts. The game promises to be an exciting one, and fans can tune in to catch all the action.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, despite the absence of their starting quarterback Zach Collaros, are still optimistic about their chances against the Toronto Argonauts, with backup quarterback Connor Sampson expected to start in Collaros' place. Chris Streveler, who has thrown for five touchdowns this season, is expected to provide a strong offensive presence alongside running back Andrew Harris and receiver Darvin Adams. The Argonauts, on the other hand, will also be without key players, making the NFL's edition of American football game between the two teams an intriguing contest.
