The CFL's Top Performers of Week 6 🚀
As the Canadian Football League (CFL) season heats up, fans eagerly await updates on standout players. Each week, we dive into the statistics to highlight those exceptional athletes making a mark on the field.
Why This Matters
With the growing enthusiasm from the fanbase, we present the top 10 highest-graded CFL players based on significant playing time and PFF’s grading system. From quarterbacks slicing through defenses to defensive players causing chaos, this list will shine a spotlight on the cream of the crop each week. 🏆
Dive Deeper
For those wanting to explore more, you can access full-season PFF grades across the CFL—get ready for some in-depth analysis!
Grading Highlight of the Week: CB Jamal Peters, Hamilton
CFL cornerbacks face numerous challenges, especially boundary corners like Jamal Peters. This player has consistently demonstrated his prowess, and Week 6 was no different. Covering 41 snaps, Peters had six passes thrown his way. Out of those, only two were completed, totaling merely 15 yards and just one first down. The other four? Peters secured two pass breakups and clinched two interceptions.
Ottawa's quarterback, Dru Brown, suffered with an astonishingly low passer rating of 2.8 when targeting Peters.
With an impressive overall grade of 90.9, plus a matching coverage grade, Peters emerged as the week’s highest-rated coverage defender. This stellar performance notably elevated his season overall grade from 57.1 to 69.3. 🌟
Quarterback Rankings
Here's a look at the top quarterbacks from Week 6 along with their performances:
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Harris | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 56 | 87.9 |
| Vernon Adams Jr. | Calgary Stampeders | 61 | 82.7 |
| Nathan Rourke | B.C. Lions | 65 | 77.2 |
| Bo Levi Mitchell | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 65 | 73.6 |
| Dru Brown | Ottawa Redblacks | 51 | 67.7 |
| Tre Ford | Edmonton Elks | 24 | 53.8 |
Running Back Standouts
Examining the top running backs this week:
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Butler | B.C. Lions | 74 | 85.1 |
| Dedrick Mills | Calgary Stampeders | 58 | 66.9 |
| William Stanback | Ottawa Redblacks | 27 | 66.0 |
| A.J. Ouellette | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 51 | 65.7 |
| Daniel Adeboboye | Ottawa Redblacks | 24 | 64.4 |
| Justin Rankin | Edmonton Elks | 23 | 62.5 |
| Johnny Augustine | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 40 | 61.2 |
| Treshaun Ward | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 25 | 59.2 |
Top Wide Receivers
Here’s a glance at the standout wide receivers:
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Robustelli | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 52 | 86.1 |
| Eugene Lewis | Ottawa Redblacks | 51 | 76.6 |
| Kurleigh Gittens Jr. | Edmonton Elks | 36 | 73.9 |
| Jalen Philpot | Calgary Stampeders | 63 | 73.3 |
| Keon Hatcher | B.C. Lions | 70 | 71.9 |
| Kenny Lawler | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 63 | 71.1 |
| Damien Alford | Calgary Stampeders | 59 | 69.4 |
| Dominique Rhymes | Calgary Stampeders | 63 | 69.2 |
| Justin Hardy | Ottawa Redblacks | 51 | 66.9 |
| Erik Brooks | Calgary Stampeders | 34 | 64.9 |
Dominant Offensive Tackles
Highlighting the offensive tackles:
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Broxton | B.C. Lions | 74 | 73.0 |
| Jermarcus Hardrick | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 58 | 71.2 |
| Jordan Murray | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 65 | 67.9 |
| Chris Schleuger | B.C. Lions | 74 | 62.9 |
| D’Antne Demery | Calgary Stampeders | 63 | 61.2 |
| Daniel Johnson | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 58 | 61.0 |
| Dino Boyd | Ottawa Redblacks | 51 | 58.5 |
| Joshua Coker | Calgary Stampeders | 63 | 56.9 |
| Brett Boyko | Edmonton Elks | 37 | 54.5 |
| Martez Ivey | Edmonton Elks | 37 | 52.0 |
Noteworthy Defensive Players
Here are some noteworthy defensive performances from Week 6:
Interior Defender Rankings
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Hutchings | Calgary Stampeders | 37 | 79.5 |
| Miles Fox | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 34 | 77.7 |
| Tomasi Laulile | B.C. Lions | 27 | 73.0 |
| Marcus Moore | B.C. Lions | 28 | 71.7 |
| Charles Wiley | Calgary Stampeders | 28 | 70.7 |
| Mike Rose | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 57 | 69.5 |
| Francis Bemiy | Edmonton Elks | 39 | 66.0 |
| Michael Wakefield | Ottawa Redblacks | 48 | 64.9 |
| Jared Brinkman | Edmonton Elks | 63 | 64.0 |
| Blessman Ta’ala | Ottawa Redblacks | 26 | 63.3 |
Linebackers’ Elite Play
| Name | Team | Snaps | Overall Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Anderson | Edmonton Elks | 66 | 82.1 |
| Derrick Moncrief | Calgary Stampeders | 57 | 81.3 |
| Kyle Wilson | Calgary Stampeders | 35 | 76.0 |
| Rayshawn Wilborn | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 51 | 75.4 |
| C.J. Reavis | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 63 | 73.4 |
| A.J. Allen | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 63 | 72.9 |
| Adarius Pickett | Ottawa Redblacks | 65 | 72.2 |
| Reggie Stubblefield | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 49 | 68.9 |
| Lucas Cormier | Ottawa Redblacks | 25 | 68.6 |
| Jameer Thurman | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 63 | 61.4 |
By keeping an eye on these top performers, fans can appreciate the talent that makes the CFL season so exciting. With thrilling plays and memorable moments being part of each week, the anticipation for what’s next continues to grow! 🏈✨