Canadian Football League Player Of The Week

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers Players of Week for Week 12. Rogers Players of the Week are selected for on-field excellence by members of the Canadian football broadcasters. Offensive Player of the Week QB – Henry Burris – Calgary Stampeders Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 @ Calgary Stampeders 44 Highlights / Key Stats: Quarterback Henry Burris led the Stampeders to a third consecutive victory this weekend with a stellar performance. Burris completed 14 of 23 passes for 336 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. Burris also rushed for 55 yards on nine carries. Runner Up: RB – Joffrey Reynolds – Calgary Stampeders Rogers Offensive Players of the Week Week Player Team 12 Henry Burris Calgary Stampeders 11 Jarrett Payton Montreal Alouettes 10 Kerry Joseph Saskatchewan Roughriders 9 Anthony Calvillo Montreal Alouettes 8 Henry Burris Calgary Stampeders 7 Jarrett Payton Montreal Alouettes 6 Jesse Lumsden Hamilton Tiger-Cats 5 Milt Stegall Winnipeg Blue Bombers 4 Jesse Lumsden Hamilton Tiger-Cats 3 Anthony Calvillo Montreal Alouettes 2 Kerry Joseph Saskatchewan Roughriders 1 Ricky Ray Edmonton Eskimos Defensive Player of the Week CB – Jason Goss – Edmonton Eskimos Montreal Alouettes 28 @ Edmonton Eskimos 47 Highlights / Key Stats: Edmonton Eskimos cornerback Jason Goss had an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown, giving the Esks a 31-7 lead. Goss added a second interception in the third quarter, which led to another Eskimos touchdown. Goss also added three tackles and one pass knockdown. Runner Up: DE – Tom Canada – Winnipeg Blue Bombers LB – Scott Coe – Calgary Stampeders Rogers Defensive Players of the Week Week Player Team 12 Jason Goss Edmonton Eskimos 11 Kahlil Carter Toronto Argonauts 10 Ryan Phillips British Columbia Lions 9 Kyries Hebert Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8 Aaron Hunt British Columbia Lions 7 Reggie Hunt Saskatchewan Roughriders 6 Randee Drew Montreal Alouettes 5 Barrin Simpson Winnipeg Blue Bombers 4 Barrin Simpson Winnipeg Blue Bombers 3 Orlondo Steinauer Toronto Argonauts 2 Gavin Walls Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1 Cameron Wake British Columbia Lions Special Teams Player of the Week RB – Ian Smart – BC Lions Toronto Argonauts 7 @ BC Lions 40 Highlights / Key Stats: BC Lions running back Ian Smart returned two kickoffs for an average of 28 yards, his long being 36 yards. Smart also returned five punts for an average of 17.2 per return. Smart’s longest punt return came in the second quarter and went for 56 yards, leading to a BC touchdown. Runner Up: K – Paul McCallum – BC Lions LB – Marc Calixte – Calgary Stampeders Rogers Special Teams Players of the Week Week Player Team 12 Ian Smart British Columbia Lions 11 Nate Curry Hamilton Tiger-Cats 10 Noel Prefontaine Toronto Argonauts 9 Nick Setta Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8 Joffrey Reynolds Calgary Stampeders 7 Ian Smart British Columbia Lions 6 Dominique Dorsey Toronto Argonauts 5 Brian Bratton Montreal Alouettes 4 Jason Armstead Saskatchewan Roughriders 3 Michael Fletcher Toronto Argonauts 2 Barron Miles British Columbia Lions 1 Bashir Levingston Toronto Argonauts Canadian Player of the Week LB – Scott Coe – Calgary Stampeders Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 @ Calgary Stampeders 44 Highlights / Key Stats: Calgary Stampeders linebacker Scott Coe led his team with 11 tackles. Coe also forced two fumbles, one of which the Stamps recovered. Coe has 36 tackles this season. *Unanimous Selection Rogers Canadian Players of the Week Week Player Team 12 Scott Coe Calgary Stampeders 11 Kamau Peterson Edmonton Eskikmos 10 Ryan Thelwell Calgary Stampeders 9 Alain Kashama Montreal Alouettes 8 Jason Clermont British Columbia Lions 7 Ben Cahoon Montreal Alouettes 6 Jesse Lumsden Hamilton Tiger-Cats 5 Chris Bauman Hamilton Tiger-Cats 4 Jesse Lumsden Hamilton Tiger-Cats 3 Kevin Eiben Toronto Argonauts 2 Brent Johnson British Columbia Lions 1 Rob Cote Calgary Stampeders