After the Saskatchewan Roughriders‘ Banjo Bowl win, one play was at the centre of attention.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros was hit on a blitz by Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker C.J. Reavis and was knocked out of the game. Originally, no flag was thrown on the play, but after a challenge by Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea, it was ruled that Reavis’ helmet hit Collaros’ one, and roughing the passer was called.

“It was a seven-man pressure that we sent. I came unblocked and tried to lower my target a little bit and hit him with my chest first so I didn’t hit him in the head,” Reavis said. “The result of the play, I think, made it look worse than it was. I didn’t hit him that hard, to be honest.

“I pray that he is alright. I just feel like it’s a football play.”

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