HORVATH TOPS AUGUST’S PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Johnson and Philpot also earn monthly nods
TORONTO (September 2, 2026) – Zander Horvath, KeeSean Johnson and Tyson Philpot are August’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 10-13 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.
- ZANDER HORVATH | RB | BC LIONS (4-0 IN AUGUST; 6-5 OVERALL)
- 65 carries for 371 yards
- At least one rushing major in each game; eight total TDs (seven rushing; one receiving)
- Two 100-rushing yard+ performances
- Nine receptions for 102 receiving yards
- Week 13 (BC 45 – OTT 24): 164 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards and a career-high four rushing touchdowns
- Two Player of the Week honours (W11 and W13); three this season
- League leader in rushing majors (13) and total TDs (16)
- KEESEAN JOHNSON | REC | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (2-2 IN AUGUST; 7-4 OVERALL)
- 31 receptions for 409 yards
- Two receiving touchdowns
- Two 100-receiving yard+ performances
- Averaged 102.3 receiving yards per game
- Week 13 (SSK 28 – TOR 24): 10 receptions for career-high 146 yards and one touchdown
- Two Player of the Week honours (W10 and W13); three this season
- Ranks second in receptions (77) and third in receiving yards (990)
- TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (2-1 IN AUGUST; 9-2 OVERALL)
- 26 receptions for 293 yards
- At least one touchdown reception in each game; six total
- Week 10 (MTL 48 – EDM 30): 10 receptions for 131 yards; first career three-touchdown game
- One Player of the Week honour (W10); five this season
- Second Player of the Month recognition (June)
- League leader in receptions (90), receiving yards (1,316) and receiving TDs (10)
2026 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – IN REVIEW
Lucas Barrett
Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League