{"id":227930,"date":"2025-10-20T22:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T22:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/227930\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T22:44:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T22:44:05","slug":"5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/227930\/","title":{"rendered":"5 PFF Stats that stand out from Week 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are only four games left in the regular season and all of them have playoff implications.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Week 20, like every week before it, offered a lot of exciting football. That includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> going off again for the Alouettes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dedrick-mills\/166516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dedrick Mills\">Dedrick Mills<\/a> outrunning everybody and more, a lot more.<\/p>\n<p>Who else stood out in Week 20 according to Pro Football Focus? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-20-win-over-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-20-win-over-toronto\/\" aria-label=\"3 stats that defined Calgary\u2019s Week 20 win over Toronto - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 stats that defined Calgary\u2019s Week 20 win over Toronto<\/a><br role=\"presentation\"\/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-20-win-over-ottawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-20-win-over-ottawa\/\" aria-label=\"3 stats that defined Montreal\u2019s Week 20 win over Ottawa - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 stats that defined Montreal\u2019s Week 20 win over Ottawa<\/a><br role=\"presentation\"\/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-20-win-over-edmonton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/18\/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-20-win-over-edmonton\/\" aria-label=\"3 stats that defined BC\u2019s Week 20 win over Edmonton - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 stats that defined BC\u2019s Week 20 win over Edmonton<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/17\/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-20-win-over-saskatchewan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/10\/17\/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-20-win-over-saskatchewan\/\" aria-label=\"3 stats that defined Winnipeg\u2019s Week 20 win over Saskatchewan - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 stats that defined Winnipeg\u2019s Week 20 win over Saskatchewan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DAVIS ALEXANDER | QUARTERBACK | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | 5 BIG-TIME THROWS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> puts it right where it needs to be and Austin Mack makes it count. \ud83c\udfaf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFLGameday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CFLGameday<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcc5: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MTLAlouettes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@MTLAlouettes<\/a> vs. REDBLACKS LIVE NOW<br \/>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6: TSN, CTV, RDS<br \/>\ud83c\udf0e: CFL+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ysre7jnxWG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Ysre7jnxWG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFL (@CFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFL\/status\/1979661410612519166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I know it\u2019s a bit repetitive to highlight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a>\u2018s ability to pick apart defences, but credit is due where credit is due.<\/p>\n<p>The Alouettes\u2019 pivot does nothing but impress as the starter for Montreal, leading the week in big-time throws (which are passes that have both high difficulty and high value for the offence, according to PFF) with five and having zero turnover-worthy plays.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to mention that Alexander took some big hits in the win over Ottawa, but kept getting back up and slinging it down the field. That\u2019s the kind of playmaking ability that translates to the post-season.<\/p>\n<p>DEDRICK MILLS | RUNNING BACK | CALGARY STAMPEDERS | 8 RUSHING FIRST DOWNS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dedrick-mills\/166516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dedrick Mills\">Dedrick Mills<\/a> is ALL OVER this game \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n<p>112 rushing yards<br \/>62 receiving yards<br \/>And now his first TD tonight<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFLGameday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CFLGameday<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcc5: Argos vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/calstampeders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@calstampeders<\/a> LIVE NOW<br \/>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6: TSN<br \/>\ud83c\udf0e: CFL+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ItqpoAflSi\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ItqpoAflSi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFL (@CFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFL\/status\/1979711975073693728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of talents that translate to the post-season, there are few things better than a prolific running back come playoff time.<\/p>\n<p>The Calgary Stampeders are hoping that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dedrick-mills\/166516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dedrick Mills\">Dedrick Mills<\/a> can replicate his regular season performance come the post-season. Mills led the league with eight rushing first downs in Week 20, according to PFF, as the Stamps rolled over the Argos, setting up an exciting Week 21.<\/p>\n<p>Mills leads the league in rushing yards (1,340), first-down runs (69) and yards after contact (831). Not bad.<\/p>\n<p>JUSTIN MCINNIS | RECEIVER | BC LIONS | 3 CONTESTED CATCHES<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-mcinnis\/164864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin McInnis\">Justin McInnis<\/a> takes a BIG hit and HOLDS ON!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFLGameDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CFLGameDay<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f: Elks vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@BCLions<\/a> LIVE NOW<br \/>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6: TSN<br \/>\ud83c\udf0e: CFL+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kvYQRwoC6R\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/kvYQRwoC6R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFL (@CFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFL\/status\/1979380523547136256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-mcinnis\/164864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin McInnis\">Justin McInnis<\/a> led the league in Week 20 in contested catches (three), according to PFF. Having a receiver that can go up and win contested balls is a perfect match to the skillset of a quarterback like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nathan-rourke\/165740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nathan Rourke\">Nathan Rourke<\/a>, who is always looking to make plays and keep the chains moving.<\/p>\n<p>The pairing of McInnis and Keon Hatcher Sr. offers Rourke the chance to make play after play, highlighted by both players going over 100 receiving yards in Week 20.<\/p>\n<p>MUSTAFA JOHNSON | DEFENSIVE LINEMAN | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | 7 TOTAL PRESSURES<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/mustafa-johnson\/166231\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Mustafa Johnson\">Mustafa Johnson<\/a> comes up big with the sack! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFLGameday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CFLGameday<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcc5: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MTLAlouettes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@MTLAlouettes<\/a> vs. REDBLACKS LIVE NOW<br \/>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6: TSN, CTV, RDS<br \/>\ud83c\udf0e: CFL+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PFoZn69Bei\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/PFoZn69Bei<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFL (@CFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFL\/status\/1979631884926939544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/mustafa-johnson\/166231\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Mustafa Johnson\">Mustafa Johnson<\/a> was getting to the REDBLACKS\u2019 backfield on seemingly every other play, collapsing the pocket and forcing Ottawa\u2019s pivot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyrie-adams\/166880\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyrie Adams\">Tyrie Adams<\/a> to make plays on the run.<\/p>\n<p>PFF\u2019s numbers back up that notion, showing the defensive lineman had a league-high seven total pressures over 35 pass rush snaps, good for a 20 per cent pressure rate, third best among all players with at least 25 pass rushing snaps in Week 20.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERT CARTER JR. | DEFENSIVE BACK | BC LIONS | 33.3 PER CENT COMPLETION ALLOWED<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">HOUSE CALL!<\/p>\n<p>Robert Carter Jr. with the pick six to give BC the lead!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFLGameDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CFLGameDay<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f: Elks vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@BCLions<\/a> LIVE NOW<br \/>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6: TSN<br \/>\ud83c\udf0e: CFL+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q44Vop37fU\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/q44Vop37fU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFL (@CFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFL\/status\/1979401953034801266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Robert Carter Jr. registered the highest coverage grade of Week 20 (90.6) due to a crazy PFF stat line.<\/p>\n<p>Carter Jr. allowed only two of six passes (33 per cent) thrown his way to be completed for 22 yards, no touchdowns and a pick-six. He also had two passes broken up and two forced incompletions, allowing a passer rating of 5.6.<\/p>\n<p>The defensive back is now fourth in forced incompletions (10) on the season, according to PFF, demonstrating that his highlight-reel interception earlier this season is not all he can do.<\/p>\n<p>                                <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are only four games left in the regular season and all of them have playoff implications. That\u2019s&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":227931,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-227930","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cfl","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-canadian-football-league","11":"tag-canadianfootballleague","12":"tag-cfl","13":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227930"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227930\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}