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    "title": "CARNEY HEADLINES MOBIL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND PLAYERS OF THE WEEK",
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    "subtitle": "Alexander and Collaros 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/1d423cfd-a8bc-4fe1-ad75-76cde3485096/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-1d423cfd-a8bc-4fe1-ad75-76cde3485096\"\n                data-id=\"1d423cfd-a8bc-4fe1-ad75-76cde3485096\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1d423cfd-a8bc-4fe1-ad75-76cde3485096/-/inline/no/POTW-1200x630+B.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1d423cfd-a8bc-4fe1-ad75-76cde3485096/-/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 14, 2026)</strong> &ndash; Malik Carney, Davis Alexander and Zach Collaros have been named Mobil Thanksgiving Weekend 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>MALIK CARNEY | DL | EDMONTON ELKS | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6660/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-edmonton-elks/\"><strong>EDM 27 &ndash; HAM 12</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Career-high four sacks resulting in a loss of 21 yards, including <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/malik-carney-brings-the-heat-with-three-sacks-in-the-first-half\">three in the first half</a></span></li><li><span>Third multi-sack game of the season and ninth of career </span></li><li><span>Six defensive tackles and one pass knockdown</span></li><li><span>Forced a fumble on Hamilton&rsquo;s final offensive play to seal the victory</span></li></ul></li><li><span><strong>DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6663/montreal-alouettes-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/\"><strong>SSK 24 &ndash; MTL 44</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>26-of-33 (78.8 per cent) for 403 yards; fifth 400-yard+ game of the season</span></li><li><span>Career-high five touchdowns</span></li><li><span>Three completions of 30+ yards: TD passes to Charleston Rambo (45 and <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/davis-alexander-is-on-fire\">51 yards</a>) and Tyson Philpot (<a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/tyson-philpot-does-it-again\">46 yards</a>)</span></li><li><span>40 rushing yards on three carries, including a career-long 30-yard effort in the first quarter</span></li><li><span>Efficiency rating of 156.5</span></li><li><span>Sixth Player of the Week honour (W2, W4, W7, W9 and W12)</span></li></ul></li><li><span><strong>ZACH COLLAROS | QB | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS | </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6662/winnipeg-blue%20bombers-vs-calgary-stampeders/\"><strong>CGY 28 &ndash; WPG 33</strong></a></span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>19-of-27 passing (70.4 per cent) for 349 yards; third 300-yard+ game of the season</span></li><li><span>Two touchdown passes: to Ontaria Wilson in the first quarter and <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/zach-collaros-scrambles-to-find-nic-demski-for-six\">Nic Demski</a> in the second</span></li><li><span>Four completions of 30+ yards, highlighted by a season-long<a href=\"https://cfl.ca/article/big-time-catch-from-dorian-singer-leads-to-ontaria-wilson-td\"> 52-yard connection with Dorian Singer</a> in the first quarter</span></li><li><span>Efficiency rating of 123.8</span></li><li><span>Second Player of the Week honour (W13)</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>W19 | Malik Carney (EDM) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Zach Collaros (WPG) </span></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-8784858a-a21e-490d-86f9-b941b4770e0b\">\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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