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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Philpot, meanwhile, caught 16 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown. In the Alouettes\u2019 37-10 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 3, he recorded 11 receptions for 207 yards.<\/p>\n
The Canadian wide receiver led the CFL this season with 124 receptions, 1,809 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.<\/p>\n
Philpot was also named Player of the Month three times, in June, August and October.<\/p>\n
The players were selected by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL\u2019s football operations, player and game statistics, and content departments.<\/p>\n
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