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
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