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TORONTO (October 28, 2026) – Davis Alexander, Tyson Philpot and Dorian Singer are October’s Players of the Month in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The recognition highlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more across Weeks 18-21 of the season.

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

  1. DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1 IN OCTOBER; 14-4 OVERALL)
    • 56-of-73 passing (76.7 per cent) in two games
    • 843 passing yards (421.5 per game); first career back-to-back 400-yard performances
    • Six passing touchdowns to one interception
    • Week 19 (SSK 24 – MTL 44 ): 26-of-33 for 403 yards and a career-high five touchdowns
    • One Player of the Week honour (W19); six this season
    • Three Player of the Month recognitions (June and July)
    • 2026: Career-highs in passing yards (5,257), completions (380) and passing touchdowns (35)
  2. TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1 IN OCTOBER; 14-4 OVERALL)
    • 16 receptions for 281 yards (17.6 yards per catch) and one touchdown in two games
    • Three receptions of 30+ yards and seven second down conversion receptions
    • Week 18 (WPG 10 – MTL 37 ): Career-high six second down conversion receptions; 11 catches for 207 yards; second 200-yard+ performance of career and first of the season; set single-season Canadian records for receptions (119) and receiving yards (1,735)
    • One Player of the Week honour (W18); six this season
    • Three Player of the Month recognitions (June and August)
    • 2026: Career-highs to lead the league in receptions (124) and receiving yards (1,809); tied with CFL-best 13 receiving touchdowns
  3. DORIAN SINGER | REC | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (2-2 IN OCTOBER; 9-9 OVERALL)
    • 15 receptions for 375 yards (25.0 yards per catch)
    • One touchdown; third of the season
    • Five receptions of 30+ yards and nine second down conversion receptions
    • Week 19 (CGY 28 – WPG 33): five receptions for a career-high 166 yards
    • Week 21 (WPG 34 – BC 10): four receptions for 119 yards and one touchdown
    • One Player of the Week honour (W21)

2026 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – IN REVIEW

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\n Lucas Barrett\n Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League\n \n
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