Overview
- Winnipeg listed Zach Collaros as the starter on its depth chart on Friday but designated him a game-time decision before the East Division final.
- The 38-year-old Collaros has a rib injury from Oct. 23, was limited in practice and was listed questionable on the team injury report.
- Backup Dru Brown started the East semifinal and led a 25-22 comeback, making him the likely option if Collaros could not play.
- Coach Mike O’Shea kept the team’s plans private and retained the right to name a starter up to 30 minutes before kickoff, with the club announcing Collaros active less than an hour before the game.
- Montreal says it will prepare for either quarterback, the Alouettes enter as favourites led by MOP Davis Alexander and a 9-0 home record, and a Winnipeg win would send the first crossover team to the Grey Cup.