The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will start the newly-acquired Dru Brown at quarterback for their Week 6 contest against the Toronto Argonauts filling in for Zach Collaros who suffered an upper-body injury in the team’s 14-13 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. The CFL on TSN panel previews the game and if they expect Brown to keep up with Toronto's high-scoring offence.
There has been some eye-popping individual performances early on in the CFL this season, and some historic records are on pace to be broken. TSN CFL Insider Dave Naylor details which long-time record is most likely to fall this year and which is the safest to stand.
Watch the extended highlights from the Elks' dominant victory over the winless Redblacks, led by CFL rushing leader Justin Rankin's dynamic three-touchdown performance.
CFL rushing leader Justin Rankin stayed red-hot, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns to go along with three catches for 43 yards and a major as the Elks steamrolled the winless Redblacks to improve to 4-1 for the first time since 2015.
The CFL on TSN panel discusses if it's time for Jake Maier to be benched for McLeod Bethel-Thompson after a four-interception performance, why the winless Redblacks continue to fall short, and another dynamic performance from CFL rushing leader Justin Rankin, who went off for three touchdowns and 150 total yards.
Elks defensive back Kordell Jackson joins Tom Gazzola to discuss the team's bounce back defensive performance against the Redblacks, which featured four interceptions, how excited the group is to face the Lions next week, and how different he feels the team is compared to year's past.
Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo joins Tom Gazzola to praise the play-calling from offensive coordinator Jordan Maksymic, explain how the team opened it up in the second-half, and discuss how excited the group is to face the Lions next week.
Late in the fourth quarter, Cordy Fajardo swings a short pass to Justin Rankin, who makes the catch and shifts his way through the defence for a 33-yard touchdown as the Elks extend their lead to 30-17.
Early in the fourth quarter, the Elks cap an eight-play, 80-yard drive as Cody Fajardo connects with Kaion Julien-Grant on a short play-action pass to extend the Elks' lead to 23-14.
Late in the third quarter, Jake Maier spots Ayden Eberhardt, who makes a great catch in the back of the end zone to help the Redblacks cut the lead to 16-14.
Late in the second quarter, the Redblacks get on the board as backup quarterback Bryson Barnes powers his way into the end zone from a yard out to make it a 10-7 game.
CFL rushing leader Justin Rankin stays hot, running in a score from 19 yards out to get the Elks on the board first against the Redblacks.
Jake Dolegala and Dru Brown will take the reigns in place of injured quarterbacks Bo Levi Mitchell and Zach Collaros respectively this week. TSN CFL Insider Dave Naylor has more on the decisions to go with those backups in Hamilton and Winnipeg and rates the performances of standout QBs Davis Alexander and Vernon Adams Jr.
In a Week 1 rematch, the winless Redblacks, who are sporting a league-worst -35 point differential will be facing off against the 3-1 Elks tonight, with Edmonton tied for first place in the West.
The Elks host the Redblacks tonight on TSN in a matchup of two teams coming off losses and looking for an improved running attack. The CFL on TSN panel has more.
Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea confirmed Thursday that Dru Brown will be the starting quarterback against the Argonauts on Friday, as Zach Collaros recovers from an injury that knocked him out of last week's game.
The Stampeders and Alouettes kick off a home-and-home this Saturday in Montreal but who has the edge between two teams with plenty of offensive weapons? CFL on TSN analyst Henoc Muamba shares his thoughts on this matchup and who between Davis Alexander and Vernon Adams Jr. is better setup for success this season?
With Bo Levi Mitchell out of the lineup, the Tiger-Cats will turn to quarterback Jake Dolegala, who hasn't started a game since 2024, against the Roughriders in Week 6. CFL on TSN analyst Henoc Muamba joins SportsCentre to discuss the decision for the Ticats and the QB situation in Winnipeg should Zach Collaros miss time.
Mike O'Shea continued to muddy the waters when asked about the Blue Bombers quarterback situation heading into their contest with the Argonauts on Friday. Danielle Bain tries to find some clarity.
If Zach Collaros can't play this week against the Argonauts, Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira expresses his confidence in backup quarterback Taylor Elgersma.
After acquiring Dru Brown in a trade with the Redblacks two weeks ago, Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea shares how the quarterback has been adapting to the playbook. O'Shea also jokes about his experience of playing QB in grade 9.
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