Rogers Players of the Week

The CFL announced the recipients of the Rogers Players of the Week Awards, recognizing Blue Bombers SB Milt Stegall, Lions LB Javier Glatt, Riders DL Fred Perry, and Bombers K/P Troy Westwood for their performances in week 7.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers CFL Players of the Week #7 as selected by members of the Canadian football broadcasters.

Offensive Player of the Week

SB – Milt Stegall – Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats 0

Highlights / Key Stats:

En route to a 29-0 shutout victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg’s Milt Stegall corralled 11 passes for 162 yards. It was his second consecutive 100-yard game and fourth of the season.

*Unanimous selection

Defensive Player of the Week

LB – Javier Glatt – B.C. Lions

B.C. Lions 28 @ Toronto Argonauts 8

Highlights / Key Stats:

In Damon Allen’s return to the lineup for the Toronto Argonauts, the BC defence was relentless, limiting the Argos to just eight points. At the core of the defence was linebacker Javier Glatt who had two interceptions (62 return yards), three tackles, one quarterback sack and one pass knockdown.

With their 28-8 victory over the Argonauts, the Lions take sole possession of first place in the West.

*Unanimous selection

Lineman of the Week

DL – Fred Perry – Saskatchewan Roughriders

Calgary Stampeders 9 @ Saskatchewan Roughriders 19

Highlights / Key Stats:

Led by defensive lineman Fred Perry, Saskatchewan limited Calgary to nine points, after surrendering 53 points in their first meeting this season. Perry recorded three tackles and three quarterback sacks for 17 yards.

Honourable Mention

DE – Anwar Stewart – Montreal Alouettes

Special Teams Player of the Week

K / P – Troy Westwood– Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats 0

Highlights / Key Stats:

Winnipeg kicker and punter Troy Westwood had a solid all-around performance in Winnpeg’s fifth win of the season. Westwood was a perfect 2 for 2 in field goals, hitting from 23 and 21 yards. He also scored two singles on seven punts for 362 yards, and had seven kickoffs for 299 yards.

Honourable Mention

LB – Ron Ockimey – Winnipeg Blue Bombers

KR – Aaron Lockett – B.C. Lions