Alexander led the Alouettes to a 2-1 record. In two games, the 28-year-old quarterback completed 56 of his 73 pass attempts for a completion rate of 76.7%. The former Portland State player recorded back-to-back performances of more than 400 passing yards, totaling 843 yards and six touchdown passes.
On October 12, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career in a 44-24 Alouettes victory.
Alexander was named Player of the Month three times this season, in June, July and October. He also surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark for the first time in his career, finishing the season with 5,257 passing yards.
Philpot, meanwhile, caught 16 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown. In the Alouettes’ 37-10 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 3, he recorded 11 receptions for 207 yards.
The Canadian wide receiver led the CFL this season with 124 receptions, 1,809 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
Philpot was also named Player of the Month three times, in June, August and October.
The players were selected by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s football operations, player and game statistics, and content departments.
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