TORONTO (July 14, 2026) – 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 season19- 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 scrimmageThird 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+ gameOne touchdown – a seven-yard reception from Tyler Snead off a trick playOne 30-yard+ reception and two second down conversions49 yards after catchThird Player of the Week honour (W2 and W4)Dru Brown | QB | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | TOR 21 – WPG 3025-of-31 (80.6 per cent) for 339 yardsAveraged 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
2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW
W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)W5 | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)W6 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dru Brown (WPG)