Elks’ Rankin Headlines Week 6 Players Of The Week

Justin Rankin, Tyson Philpot and Dru Brown have been named Week 6 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.

The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.

Justin Rankin | RB | Edmonton Elks | OTT 17 – EDM 40
- 14 rushes for 107 yards (average of 7.6); fourth 100-yard+ game of the season
- 19- and 31-yard rushing majors
- Three receptions on four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown
- Second career game with three total touchdowns
- 150 yards from scrimmage
- Third Player of the Week honour (W1 and W3)
Tyson Philpot | WR | Montreal Alouettes | CGY 30 – MTL 37
- Nine receptions on 10 targets (90 per cent)
- 132 receiving yards; fourth consecutive 100-yard+ game
- One touchdown – a seven-yard reception from Tyler Snead off a trick play
- One 30-yard+ reception and two second down conversions
- 49 yards after catch
- Third Player of the Week honour (W2 and W4)
Dru Brown | QB | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | TOR 21 – WPG 30
- 25-of-31 (80.6 per cent) for 339 yards
- Averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt and 13.6 yards per completion
- 35-yard touchdown pass to Tim White in the first quarter
- Two completions of 30+ yards, including a game-long 49-yard strike to Ontaria Wilson
- Efficiency rating of 112.2