Tyson Philpot and Davis Alexander Among CFL Players of the Week

Montreal, June 16, 2026 – Wide Receiver Tyson Philpot (no. 2) and quarterback Davis Alexander (no. 3) have been selected as two of the top three players of Week 2 in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Philpot caught nine of the passes thrown his way for 193 yards and two touchdowns. His 56-yard touchdown reception in the closing moments of the game helped seal the Alouettes’ victory over the Argonauts. Through two weeks of action, the 25-year-old leads the CFL in receiving yards, with 269.

Alexander earned his 13th consecutive regular-season victory to begin his career, which extended his CFL record. The 27-year-old completed 30 of 42 passes (71%) for 442 yards and two touchdowns. The American leads the CFL in passing yards (777) and touchdown passes (4) in 2026.

Players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.