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    "title": "BARNES HEADLINES WEEK 20 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK",
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    "subtitle": "Eberhardt and Wilson also named to week\u2019s best",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2b1b60a6-6b23-4021-85ba-89305d1d1da1/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-2b1b60a6-6b23-4021-85ba-89305d1d1da1\"\n                data-id=\"2b1b60a6-6b23-4021-85ba-89305d1d1da1\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2b1b60a6-6b23-4021-85ba-89305d1d1da1/-/inline/no/POTW-1200x630+W20EN.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2b1b60a6-6b23-4021-85ba-89305d1d1da1/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>TORONTO (October 20, 2026)</strong> &ndash; Bryson Barnes, Ayden Eberhardt and Ontaria Wilson have been named Week 20 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.</p><p>The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL&rsquo;s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.</p><ol class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--numbered release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>BRYSON BARNES | QB | OTTAWA REDBLACKS | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6664/ottawa-redblacks-vs-toronto-argonauts/\"><strong>TOR 39 &ndash; OTT 40</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>27-of-37 passing (73 per cent) for 339 yards in first career start</span></li><li><span>Two <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/td-place-erupts-after-the-redblacks-fourth-quarter-td\">touchdowns</a> with no interceptions </span></li><li><span>One completion of 30+ yards &ndash; a 39-yard connection with Kalil Pimpleton in the fourth quarter</span></li><li><span>62 rushing yards on seven carries; three for 10+ yards, including a 21-yard scramble to set up Ottawa&#039;s game-winning drive</span></li><li><span>Efficiency rating of 119.1</span></li></ul></li><li><span><strong>AYDEN EBERHARDT | REC | OTTAWA REDBLACKS | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6664/ottawa-redblacks-vs-toronto-argonauts/\"><strong>TOR 39 &ndash; OTT 40</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Nine receptions for 101 yards; third 100-yard+ game of the season</span></li><li><span>Two receiving touchdowns, including the game-winning <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/ottawa-s-entire-game-winning-drive\">24-yard major</a> with six seconds remaining</span></li><li><span>35 yards after catch</span></li><li><span>Two second-down conversion receptions</span></li><li><span>Surpassed 1,000 receiving yards on the season</span></li></ul></li><li><span><strong>ONTARIA WILSON | REC | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6665/edmonton-elks-vs-winnipeg-blue%20bombers/\"><strong>WPG 27 &ndash; EDM 35</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>11 receptions; third career game with double-digit catches</span></li><li><span>120 yards; fourth 100-yard+ game of the season</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/big-time-catch-from-dorian-singer-leads-to-ontaria-wilson-td\">One touchdown reception</a>, a 32-yard effort in the second quarter</span></li><li><span>Three second-down conversion receptions</span></li><li><span>52 yards after catch</span></li></ul></li></ol><p><strong>2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK &ndash; IN REVIEW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/rankin-headlines-week-1-players-of-the-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W1</a> | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/harris-headlines-week-2-players-of-the-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W2</a> | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson def Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/mitchell-headlines-week-3-players-of-the-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W3</a> | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/philpot-headlines-week-4-players-of-the-week\">W4</a> | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/adams-headlines-week-5-players-of-the-week\">W5</a> | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/rankin-headlines-week-6-players-of-the-week\">W6</a> | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dru Brown (WPG)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/alexander-headlines-week-7-players-of-the-week\">W7</a> | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Travis Theis (MTL) |Dedrick Mills (CGY)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/fajardo-headlines-week-8-players-of-the-week\">W8</a> | Cody Fajardo (EDM) | Tyreik McAllister (CGY) | Travis Theis (MTL) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/horvath-headlines-week-9-players-of-the-week\">W9</a> | Zander Horvath (BC) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Tyson Philpot (MTL)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/philpot-headlines-week-10-players-of-the-week\">W10</a> | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | Damonte Coxie (TOR) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/ross-headlines-week-11-players-of-the-week\">W11</a> | J.J. Ross (EDM) | Cody Fajardo EDM | Zander Horvath (BC) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/ento-headlines-week-12-players-of-the-week\">W12</a> | Kabion Ento (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Nathan Rourke (BC) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/horvath-headlines-week-13-players-of-the-week\">W13</a> | Zander Horvath (BC) | Zach Collaros (WPG) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/beverette-headlines-ok-tire-labour-day-weekend-players-of-the-week\">W14</a> | Tyrice Beverette (MTL) | Dhel Duncan-Busby (SSK) | Trevor Harris (SSK) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/ungerer-headlines-forty-creek-quadruple-header-players-of-the-week\">W15</a> | David Ungerer III (TOR) | Tyrice Beverette (MTL) | Keon Hatcher Sr. (BC) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/pickett-headlines-week-16-players-of-the-week\">W16</a> | Adarius Pickett (TOR) | Jalen Philpot (CGY) | Justin Hardy (OTT)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/rourke-headlines-week-17-players-of-the-week\">W17</a> | Nathan Rourke (BC) | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | Vincent Blanchard (EDM)</span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/philpot-headlines-week-18-players-of-the-week\">W18</a> | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Kenny Lawler (HAM) | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) </span></li><li><span><a href=\"https://press.cfl.ca/carney-headlines-mobil-thanksgiving-weekend-players-of-the-week\">W19</a> | Malik Carney (EDM) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Zach Collaros (WPG) </span></li><li><span>W20 | Bryson Barnes (OTT) | Ayden Eberhardt (OTT) | Ontaria Wilson (WPG) </span></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-d663e68d-c166-4176-96cf-11038994d438\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lucas Barrett</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Associate Vice-President, Communications &amp; Public Affairs, Canadian Football League</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:lbarrett@cfl.ca\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"lbarrett@cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>lbarrett@cfl.ca</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:416.802.7852\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"416.802.7852\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>416.802.7852</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/LucasBarrett9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@LucasBarrett9\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@LucasBarrett9</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.cfl.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>cfl.ca</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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