CFL Players of the Week Named
September 19, 2007 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Toronto, ON - (September 19, 2007) - The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the Rogers Players of Week for Week #12.
Rogers Players of the Week are selected for on-field excellence by members of the Canadian football broadcasters.
Offensive Player of the Week
QB - Henry Burris - Calgary Stampeders
Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 @ Calgary Stampeders 44
Highlights / Key Stats:
Quarterback Henry Burris led the Stampeders to a third consecutive victory this weekend with a stellar performance. Burris completed 14 of 23 passes for 336 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. Burris also rushed for 55 yards on nine carries.
Runner Up
RB - Joffrey Reynolds - Calgary Stampeders
Defensive Player of the Week
CB - Jason Goss - Edmonton Eskimos
Montreal Alouettes 28 @ Edmonton Eskimos 47
Highlights / Key Stats:
Edmonton Eskimos cornerback Jason Goss had an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown, giving the Esks a 31-7 lead. Goss added a second interception in the third quarter, which led to another Eskimos touchdown. Goss also added three tackles and one pass knockdown.
Runner Up
DE - Tom Canada - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
LB - Scott Coe - Calgary Stampeders
Special Teams Player of the Week
RB - Ian Smart - BC Lions
Toronto Argonauts 7 @ BC Lions 40
Highlights / Key Stats:
BC Lions running back Ian Smart returned two kickoffs for an average of 28 yards, his long being 36 yards. Smart also returned five punts for an average of 17.2 per return. Smart's longest punt return came in the second quarter and went for 56 yards, leading to a BC touchdown.
Runner Up
K - Paul McCallum - BC Lions
LB - Marc Calixte - Calgary Stampeders
Canadian Player of the Week
LB - Scott Coe - Calgary Stampeders
Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 @ Calgary Stampeders 44
Highlights / Key Stats:
Calgary Stampeders linebacker Scott Coe led his team with 11 tackles. Coe also forced two fumbles, one of which the Stamps recovered. Coe has 36 tackles this season.
*Unanimous Selection.
Canadian Football League Stories from September 19, 2007
- McManus Teams With Ticats For Charity - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Argos To Unveil All-time Team At Dinner In Support Of Sick Kids Foundation - Toronto Argonauts
- Bombers add Taylor to pivot parade - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Stamps Make Mark With Players Of The Week - Calgary Stampeders
- Eskimo DB Jason Goss named defensive player of the week - Edmonton Elks
- Smart earns second Rogers CFL Special Teams Player of the Week honours - B.C. Lions
- CFL Players of the Week Named - CFL
- Lions add wideout to roster - B.C. Lions
- Eskimos trim roster by two - Edmonton Elks
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