{"id":298451,"date":"2025-11-21T23:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/298451\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T23:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:14:12","slug":"5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-the-112th-grey-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/298451\/","title":{"rendered":"5 PFF Stats that stand out from the 112th Grey Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel that this article is heavy on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, well, it\u2019s because it is.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t win a Grey Cup without several of your players putting together a standout performance.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what happened in Winnipeg, with the Riders playing solid football on both sides of the ball on their way to a 25-17 win over the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five PFF stats that stand out from that game.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2780408 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112th-Grey-Cup-Logo-EN.png\" alt=\"112th GREY CUP\" width=\"174\" height=\"136\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"CT\"\/>112th GREY CUP<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/16\/riders-take-down-alouettes-to-win-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/16\/riders-take-down-alouettes-to-win-112th-grey-cup\/\" aria-label=\"Riders take down Alouettes to win 112th Grey Cup - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Riders take down Alouettes to win 112th Grey Cup<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/17\/3-grey-cup-mvps-that-werent-named-mvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/17\/3-grey-cup-mvps-that-werent-named-mvp\/\" aria-label=\"3 Grey Cup MVPs that weren\u2019t named MVP - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 Grey Cup MVPs that weren\u2019t named MVP<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/17\/landrys-5-takeaways-from-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/17\/landrys-5-takeaways-from-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" aria-label=\"Landry\u2019s takeaways from the 112th Grey Cup - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Landry\u2019s takeaways from the 112th Grey Cup<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/20\/trevor-harris-im-somewhere-between-retiring-and-just-hitting-my-prime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Trevor Harris: \u2018I\u2019m somewhere between retiring and just hitting my prime\u2019<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/19\/3-tevaughn-campbell-moments-that-stood-out-in-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">3 Tevaughn Campbell moments that stood out in the 112th Grey Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SAMUEL EMILUS | TYSON PHILPOT | RECEIVERS | 9 COMBINED RECEIVING FIRST DOWNS<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Two of the top Canadian receivers in the league took centre stage on Sunday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/samuel-emilus\/166979\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Samuel Emilus\">Samuel Emilus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyson-philpot\/166981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyson Philpot\">Tyson Philpot<\/a> combined for nine receiving first downs, according to PFF, consistently extending drives and giving their offences stability in a tense, defence-driven championship game.<\/p>\n<p>Philpot continued his rise as one of the league\u2019s most dynamic young playmakers, finishing with five receptions for 87 yards and serving as Montreal\u2019s most reliable target. Emilus, meanwhile, delivered exactly what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/11\/3-storylines-that-could-define-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CFL.ca\u2019s Kristina Costabile predicted he would<\/a>, using his precise route running and strong hands to haul in 10 catches for 108 yards. Their production highlighted the increasing impact Canadian receivers are having across the CFL, particularly in high leverage moments.<\/p>\n<p>AJ OUELLETTE | RUNNING BACK | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS | 6 MISSED TACKLES FORCED<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the biggest stage of them all, AJ Ouellette looked every bit the workhorse back Saskatchewan hoped he would be when they brought him to Regina. He led all players with six missed tackles forced, a testament to both his physical running style and the Riders commitment to staying balanced on offence.<\/p>\n<p>His 17 carries for 83 yards were hard earned, but it was the 57 yards after contact that truly defined his performance. Ouellette turned what appeared to be short gains into drive-moving plays, wearing down Montreal\u2019s front and helping the Riders control tempo throughout the game. In a matchup where field position and ball security were vital, his ability to keep drives alive was one of Saskatchewan\u2019s biggest advantages.<\/p>\n<p>TREVOR HARRIS | QUARTERBACK | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS | 2.09 SECONDS TIME TO THROW<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> has built a career on timing, precision, and efficiency, and all three were on full display in his MVP performance. His time to throw of 2.09 seconds not only beat his season average of 2.18 seconds but also served as the perfect counterpunch to Montreal\u2019s pass rush and aggressive coverage schemes.<\/p>\n<p>By getting the ball out quickly, Harris neutralized pressure packages, kept the offence ahead of the chains, and allowed his playmakers to do the rest. It was vintage Harris: decisive reads, sharp ball placement, and complete command of the moment. In a tight championship game, his ability to operate at that speed (while still completing passes at a record pace) was one of the most significant factors in Saskatchewan lifting the Grey Cup.<\/p>\n<p>MARCUS SAYLES | DEFENSIVE BACK | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS | 0 COMPLETIONS ALLOWED<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/marcus-sayles\/163412\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Marcus Sayles\">Marcus Sayles<\/a> turned in one of the most complete defensive performances of the night. He not only created two turnovers, an interception and a pivotal fumble recovery, but also shut down every target thrown his way. PFF charted three passes in his direction, and all three fell incomplete, with Sayles generating two forced incompletions on top of his pick.<\/p>\n<p>In a matchup where Montreal attempted to attack Saskatchewan\u2019s secondary with quick hitters and intermediate timing routes, Sayles\u2019 discipline and technique stood out. His ability to close throwing windows was instrumental in preventing the Als from building any rhythm through the air. On a night full of strong defensive showings, Sayles\u2019 effort may have been the most dominant.<\/p>\n<p>HABAKKUK BALDONADO | DEFENSIVE LINEMAN | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS | 7 TOTAL PRESSURES<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/habakkuk-baldonado\/167904\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Habakkuk Baldonado\">Habakkuk Baldonado<\/a> played some of his best football when Saskatchewan needed it most. According to PFF, the Global defensive lineman led all players with seven total pressures, finishing with one quarterback hit and six hurries, matching his Western Final output from the week before.<\/p>\n<p>His burst off the line and ability to collapse the pocket forced <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> out of his spot and prevented Montreal from stretching the field vertically. Over the last two games of the 2025 season, Baldonado produced 14 total pressures, turning himself into one of the most disruptive defenders of the Riders playoff run. For a player who has steadily climbed the depth chart, this Grey Cup performance felt like a true breakout moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you feel that this article is heavy on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, well, it\u2019s because it is. 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