Rankin, Philpot, Brown named Week 6 Players of the Week

TORONTO — Justin Rankin, Tyson Philpot and Dru Brown have been named Week 6 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.

1. Justin Rankin | RB | Edmonton Elks | OTT 17 – EDM 40
   • 14 rushes for 107 yards (average of 7.6); fourth 100-yard+ game of the season
   • 19- and 31-yard rushing majors
   • Three receptions on four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown ​
   • Second career game with three total touchdowns
   • 150 yards from scrimmage
   • Third Player of the Week honour (W1 and W3)
2. Tyson Philpot | WR | Montreal Alouettes | CGY 30 – MTL 37
   • Nine receptions on 10 targets (90 per cent)
   • 132 receiving yards; fourth consecutive 100-yard+ game
   • One touchdown – a seven-yard reception from Tyler Snead off a trick play
   • One 30-yard+ reception and two second down conversions
   • 49 yards after catch
   • Third Player of the Week honour (W2 and W4)
3. Dru Brown | QB | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | TOR 21 – WPG 30
   • 25-of-31 (80.6 per cent) for 339 yards
   • Averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt and 13.6 yards per completion
   • 35-yard touchdown pass to Tim White in the first quarter
   • Two completions of 30+ yards, including a game-long 49-yard strike to Ontaria Wilson
   • Efficiency rating of 112.2

2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW

• W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)
• W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
• W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)
• W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)
• W5 | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)
• W6 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dru Brown (WPG)