Rogers Players of the Week

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers CFL Players of the Week #10 as selected by members of the Canadian football broadcasters.

Offensive Player of the Week

RB – Kenton Keith – Saskatchewan Roughriders

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15 @ Saskatchewan Roughriders 46

Highlights / Key Stats:

Kenton Keith had 13 carries for 148 yards, two receptions for 101 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, including an 80-yard reception, as the Roughriders defeated the Tiger-Cats 46-15.

*Unanimous selection

Defensive Player of the Week

DB – Byron Parker – Toronto Argonauts

Montreal Alouettes 6 @ Toronto Argonauts 31

Highlights / Key Stats:

In just his second game this season, defensive back Byron Parker recorded seven tackles and two interceptions, returning one 79 yards for the major, helping the Argonauts defeat the first place Alouettes 31-6.  

Honourable Mention

S —Barron Miles– B.C. Lions

Lineman of the Week

DL – Charles Alston – Edmonton Eskimos

Edmonton Eskimos 28 @ B.C. Lions 30

Highlights / Key Stats:

Charles Alston was a force on the Edmonton defensive line, registering two tackles and three sacks in a losing effort, as the Eskimos fell to the Lions 30-28.

Honourable Mention

DL –Fred Perry– Saskatchewan Roughriders

Special Teams Player of the Week

K / P – Noel Prefontaine – Toronto Argonauts

Montreal Alouettes 6 @ Toronto Argonauts 31

Highlights / Key Stats:

Noel Prefontaine was a perfect 2 for 2 in field goal attempts, connecting from 36 and 32 yards and added three converts. On top of his nine points scored, Prefontaine averaged 51.5 yards on eight punts and 63.2 yards on five kickoffs.

Honourable Mention

K / P —Luca Congi – Saskatchewan Roughriders