Game Details
Date/Location: Saturday, September 20 / TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CTV, CFL+
Odds
Spread: Ottawa REDBLACKS -1 (-110), Winnipeg Blue Bombers +1 (-110)
Moneyline: Ottawa REDBLACKS -105, Winnipeg Blue Bombers -115
Over/Under: 51 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The Ottawa REDBLACKS host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a Saturday doubleheader opener as both teams look to salvage their 2025 seasons. Ottawa sits at 4-9 and has been eliminated from playoff contention, while Winnipeg at 6-7 desperately needs wins to keep their postseason hopes alive. The Blue Bombers have struggled lately with three consecutive losses, including a defeat to Hamilton in Week 15. Ottawa is coming off a loss to BC last week but will have quarterback Dru Brown returning to the lineup after missing time with injury.
Key Players
Chris Streveler (QB) - With Zach Collaros still injured, Streveler leads Winnipeg's offense with 1,013 passing yards, 6 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions in 2025
Brady Oliveira (RB) - The Blue Bombers' leading rusher has 773 yards on 138 carries with 3 touchdowns, plus 47 receptions for 434 yards
Nic Demski (WR) - Winnipeg's top receiver with 59 catches for 882 yards and 7 touchdowns, approaching team franchise records
Dru Brown (QB) - Returns for Ottawa with 1,842 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 72.7% completion rate
Justin Hardy (WR) - Ottawa's leading receiver with 61 catches for 779 yards and 7 touchdowns
Keys to the Game
Quarterback Battle - Streveler must bounce back from his two-interception performance while Brown returns against his former team
Ground Game Control - Winnipeg leads the CFL with 117.6 rushing yards per game but Ottawa held Oliveira under 40 yards in their Week 11 meeting
Red Zone Efficiency - Ottawa has been effective with 29 red zone touchdowns this season and needs to capitalize against a struggling Winnipeg defense
Injury Report
Depth Chart
Score Predictions
Ottawa REDBLACKS 26 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers 25