B.C. Lions, Montreal Alouettes players earn CFL week 9 honours

By Liam Tremblay — 5 August 2026 — 3 min read

Zander Horvath of the B.C. Lions, along with Davis Alexander and Tyson Philpot from the Montreal Alouettes, have been recognized as the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Players of the Week for Week 9. These honours highlight notable statistical performances and pivotal plays from recent games.

Horvath’s Career Performance

Zander Horvath, a running back for the B.C. Lions, achieved a career-best performance. He led his team to a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During the game, Horvath recorded 17 carries, accumulating 191 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns.

Alouettes Duo Recognized

From the Montreal Alouettes, quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot also received weekly honours. Alexander was named the league’s second star of the week following the Alouettes’ 34-13 win against the Ottawa Redblacks.

In that game, Alexander completed 22 of 30 pass attempts, throwing for 420 yards and three majors, with zero interceptions. His efficiency rating for the game was 154.9. This marks Alexander’s fourth Player of the Week recognition this season, having previously been honoured in Week 2, Week 4, and Week 7. It was also his third game of the season and career with over 400 passing yards, and he matched a career-high with three touchdown passes, including efforts of six and 11 yards to Cole Spieker. He also had three completions of 30 yards or more.

Tyson Philpot was recognized for his receiving efforts in the same game against the Ottawa Redblacks. He recorded 184 receiving yards on nine receptions from 11 targets. Philpot became the fastest Canadian player to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season, achieving this milestone in just eight games. This was his fifth game of the season and 10th of his career with over 100 receiving yards. He averaged 20.4 yards per reception, had two receptions of 30 yards or more, gained 81 yards after the catch, and secured two second-down conversions. This is Philpot’s fourth Player of the Week honour, having also been recognized in Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6.

Selection Process

The selection of these players was made by a panel comprising representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments. The honours are given for exceptional statistical performances and game-breaking feats.

The 2026 Players of the Week have seen various athletes recognized throughout the season. In Week 1, Justin Rankin, Robert Kennedy III, and Jake Ceresna were honoured. Week 2 saw Trevor Harris, Tyson Philpot, and Davis Alexander recognized. For Week 3, the honours went to Bo Levi Mitchell, Justin Rankin, and Kevin Mital. Week 4 included Tyson Philpot, Davis Alexander, and Chad Kelly. Week 5 recognized Vernon Adams Jr., KeeSean Johnson, and James Butler. Week 6 saw Justin Rankin, Tyson Philpot, and Dru Brown receive honours. Week 7‘s players were Davis Alexander, Travis Theis, and Dedrick Mills. In Week 8, Cody Fajardo, Tyreik McAllister, and Travis Theis were recognized. For Week 9, the latest honours were given to Zander Horvath, Davis Alexander, and Tyson Philpot.

The announcements for Week 9 were made on August 5, 2026.

Source: sportsnet.ca