{
  "id": 18615566,
  "title": "Down to the wire for Collaros",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/down-to-the-wire-for-collaros",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2026/11/06/down-to-the-wire-for-collaros"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal — Zach Collaros could potentially play in the East Division final after all. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Collaros (ribs) as a game-time decision, with the club announcing at least 30 minutes before the 3 p.m. kickoff against the Montreal Alouettes whether the 38-year-old quarterback will suit up. Head coach Mike O'Shea confirmed that the Bombers give veteran players like Collaros every opportunity to play until they cannot.\n\nCollaros participated in some practices but was limited in Wednesday's closed practice and absent on Thursday. He told reporters that he felt good after Wednesday's practice and would play if given the chance. Quarterback Dru Brown will start if Collaros isn't cleared. Brown expressed appreciation for Collaros' resiliency and performance in the Grey Cup semifinal. Both players seem excited about the opportunity to represent their teams in the crucial game.",
  "summary": "MONTREAL — Zach Collaros might suit up for the East Division final after all. Or he might not. Nobody outside the Winnipeg Blue Bombers knows for sure, and the club […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Winnipeg Blue Bombers list Zach Collaros (ribs) as game-time decision.",
    "Collaros participated in practices but was limited on Wednesday and absent on Thursday.",
    "Dru Brown to start if Collaros isn't cleared for the East Division final."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Relying on a game-time decision for a veteran quarterback shifts the tactical burden onto the backup and places the team's postseason momentum on a single injury assessment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}