CFL Week 8 and 9 stat attack
CFL stat attack takes a statistical look at the past week in the CFL
Top performer
James Patrick (Safety, Saskatchewan) – Defence: Three tackles, three interceptions and one touchdown.
Low performer
Darian Durant (Quarterback, Saskatchewan) – Passing: 19/39, 211 yards and three interceptions; Rushing: Seven carries, 19 yards and one fumble.
Surprise performer
Brandon Whitaker (Running Back, Montreal) – Rushing: 11 carries, 74 yards and two touchdowns; Receiving: Five catches and 44 yards.
Top quarterbacks
1. Henry Burris (Calgary): 20/34, 276 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
2. Kevin Glenn (Hamilton): 25/36, 247 yards and one interception.
3. Cleo Lemon (Toronto): 18/31 and 208 yards.
Top running backs
1. Fred Reid (Winnipeg): 14 carries and 116 yards.
2. DeAndra’ Cobb (Hamilton): 20 carries, 99 yards and one touchdown.
3. Joffrey Reynolds (Calgary): 12 carries and 94 yards.
Top receivers
1. Emmanuel Arceneaux (British Columbia): Six catches, 154 yards and one touchdown.
2. Ken-Yon Rambo (Calgary): Nine catches, 108 yards and two touchdowns.
3. S.J. Green (Montreal): Three catches, 61 yards and two touchdowns.
Top defensive players
1. James Patrick (Safety, Saskatchewan): Three tackles, three interceptions and one touchdown.
2. Stanley Franks (Defensive Back, British Columbia): Five tackles and two interceptions.
3. Kai Ellis (Defensive Lineman, Edmonton): Five tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.
Top special teams players
1. Jovon Johnson (Defensive Back/Returner, Winnipeg) – Punt Returns: Six returns, 105 yards and one touchdown.
2. Noel Prefontaine (Kicker, Edmonton) – Field Goals: Three for three; Punts: Eight punts, 46.3-yard average.
3. Yonus Davis (Running Back/Returner, British Columbia) – Kick Returns: Seven returns, 180 yards and a 25.7-yard average.
Did you know: Darian Durant has now thrown more interceptions than touchdowns; Thanks to his three-interception performance this week, James Patrick now leads the league with six; Patrick scored half of Saskatchewan’s points; Joffrey Reynolds hasn’t rushed for 100 yards in a game since Week 1; Despite being injured for half of the game, Anthony Calvillo threw for more yards than Steven Jyles, who played the whole game; No quarterback threw for over 300 yards over the last two weeks and there were a total of nine interceptions thrown compared to only seven touchdowns; Five teams scored under 20 points in the last two weeks.
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