Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Drew Willy celebrates after throwing the game tying touch down with second left against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during second half CFL football action in Hamilton, Ont., on July 31, 2014.
Quarterback Drew Willy has recovered enough from an injured shoulder to start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.
After the Bombers completed their walk-through Friday, Willy told reporters the throwing shoulder he injured Sept. 13 in a loss to the B.C. Lions won't stop him from making his 13th straight start this season.
"I feel fine. I'm ready to play and I'm looking forward to going out there," said Willy, who was able to get extra treatment and rest during Winnipeg's bye week.
Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea said he has no qualms with having Willy under centre against the Ticats (4-7).
"He progressed nicely through the week, feels good so we'll roll with Drew," O'Shea said.
The offence won't have to alter its plans because of Willy's injury.
"If we had to change the game plan because of his health, he wouldn't be starting," O'Shea said.
He's also not concerned Willy may aggravate the injury.
"I believe he's as healthy as anybody else," O'Shea added. "I think there's inherent risk in the game of football, but we wouldn't take any undue risk with our quarterback.
"Like I said, if he wasn't healthy he wouldn't be playing."
Winnipeg (6-6) has lost three straight games and five of its last six. Hamilton has won two in a row and three of its last four.