Philpot Recognized by CFL as a Player of the Week
CFL Calgary Stampeders

Philpot Recognized by CFL as a Player of the Week

Published on September 22, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


Calgary Stampeders receiver Jalen Philpot is a Player of the Week in the Canadian Football League for his strong showing during Week 16 action.

The former University of Calgary Dino and fifth-year Stamp had a career-high nine receptions to help the Red and White prevail 40-38 at home over the Ottawa Redblacks. Philpot also finished with 118 receiving yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.

Through 14 games in 2026, he leads the team in all major categories at his position with 65 catches for 915 yards and seven touchdowns.

Since being selected fifth overall by the Stampeders in the 2022 CFL Canadian Draft, Philpot has appeared in 62 regular-season games and recorded 215 catches for 2,721 yards with 16 trips to the end zone. He also has 51 carries for 366 yards.

The three Player of the Week selections are made by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL's Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics and Content departments.

Stampeders' Player of the Week honours in 2026

Week 5: Vernon Adams Jr.

Week 7: Dedrick Mills

Week 8: Tyreik McAllister

Week 16: Jalen Philpot

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