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WST Bombers Report: Bye Week Breakdown: CFL Rule Changes & Playoff Push

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The Blue Bombers are on their bye week — but there’s lots to talk about.


Connor Hrabchak and Zach Schnitzer dive into the CFL’s controversial new rule changes, including:

🏈 The modified Rouge

⏱️ The automatic play clock

🎯 Moving the goalposts to the back of the end zone


They share what they like, what they don’t, and how these changes could impact the CFL in 2026 and 2027.


Then, the guys break down the Blue Bombers’ playoff outlook, what’s working defensively, and what needs to happen down the stretch to lock in a home playoff game at Princess Auto Stadium.


Topics:

Intro (00:00)

CFL Rule Changes Overview (01:00)

Modified Rouge & Play Clock Explained (04:30)

Goalposts Moving & Field Size Debate (10:15)

Will These Changes Help or Hurt the CFL? (16:00)

Blue Bombers at the Bye Week (24:30)

Playoff Picture & Defensive Strength (30:45)

Bombers vs Elks Preview & Final Thoughts (37:00)

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