TORONTO (June 9, 2026) – Justin Rankin, Robert Kennedy III and Jake Ceresna have been named Week 1 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 | EDM 29 – OTT 2113 carries for one touchdown and 102 yardsThree rushes of 10+ yardsFive catches on seven targets for 94 yardsTwo 20-yard+ receptions, including a 63-yard catchRanks third in receiving yards and rushing yardsFourth-quarter major held up as the game-winning playROBERT KENNEDY III | DB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | MTL 30 – HAM 27 (OT)One defensive tackle and one forced fumbleFirst-career interception returned 54 yards for first-career touchdown Trailing 24-10, third-quarter pick-six sparked a 20-3 stretch that propelled Montreal to the comeback victoryJAKE CERESNA | DL | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS | WPG 30 – CGY 28Five defensive tacklesFirst three-sack performance to reach 49 in career
2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW
W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)