Rogers Players of the Week

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers CFL Players of the Week #11 as selected by members of the Canadian football broadcasters.

Offensive Player of the Week

QB – Henry Burris – Calgary Stampeders

Calgary Stampeders 41 @ Montreal Alouettes 23

Highlights / Key Stats:

For the second time this month Calgary quarterback Henry Burris has been awarded as the Rogers Offensive Player of the Week. Burris completed 18 of 31 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Montreal Alouettes for the second time this season, 41-23. Burris added three carries for 16 yards on the ground.

Honourable Mention

RB –Charles Roberts– Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WR —Ken-yon Rambo– Calgary Stampeders

Defensive Player of the Week

DB – Coby Rhinehart – Calgary Stampeders

Calgary Stampeders 41 @ Montreal Alouettes 23

Highlights / Key Stats:

Also being honoured for the second time this month is Calgary defensive back Coby Rhinehart who had two interceptions and four defensive tackles in Calgary’s third-straight victory.

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Honourable Mention

DL —Terrell Jurineack- Saskatchewan Roughriders

Lineman of the Week

DL – Fred Perry – Saskatchewan Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders 51 @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8

Highlights / Key Stats:

Fred Perry recovered a fumble and returned it 15 yards for the touchdown in the first quarter, helping set the tone early, as the Roughriders went on to defeat the Tiger-Cats 51-8. Perry had two sacks, one tackle, one forced fumble and one pass knockdown.

*Unanimous Selection

Special Teams Player of the Week

KR – Albert Johnson III – Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Toronto Argonauts 18 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 15

Highlights / Key Stats:

Albert Johnson III had a combined total of 242 kick return yards in the Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s 18-15 loss to the Toronto Argonauts. Johnson returned six punts for 92 yards (15.3 avg., 38 LG) and two kickoff returns for 101 yards, including a 62-yarder. He also returned a missed field goal 49 yards.

Honourable Mention

K / P –Damon Duval– Montreal Alouettes