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Quarterbacks Rourke and Adams along with kicker Blanchard claim CFL weekly awards

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Nathan Rourke, Vernon Adams Jr., and Vincent Blanchard have been awarded as the CFL’s players of the week for their performances in recent games. Rourke led the B.C. Lions to a win against Saskatchewan with 375 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Adams contributed 422 passing yards and three touchdowns in Calgary's victory over Ottawa. Blanchard set a new CFL record by successfully kicking nine field goals, including one from 27 yards that extended the game into overtime, helping Edmonton secure a narrow win against Hamilton.

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Nathan Rourke, Vernon Adams Jr., and Vincent Blanchard were named the CFL's players of the week for their outstanding performances on September 17, 2026. In a game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Rourke completed 22-of-28 passes for 375 yards with four touchdowns, leading B.C. to a 31-24 victory and securing his team's second place in the West Division standings. Meanwhile, Adams Jr., playing against the Ottawa Redblacks, threw 24-of-30 passes for 422 yards and three TDs, contributing to Calgary’s 45-31 win. Both quarterbacks achieved a perfect efficiency rating of 158.3. Additionally, Blanchard broke the CFL record by kicking nine field goals in Edmonton Elks’ 37-35 overtime victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats, including two crucial kicks in overtime to secure the win.

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TORONTO - Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. along with kicker Vincent Blanchard were named the CFL’s players of the week Tuesday. asserted

Rourke → name → week

Rourke completed 22-of-28 passes for 375 yards and a season-high four touchdown passes in leading B.C. past the Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-24. asserted

Rourke → complete → Roughriders

Rourke registered his 10th 300-yard passing game this season as the Lions assumed second spot in the West Division standings. asserted

Lions → register → standings

Adams earned second player honours after completing 24-of-30 passes for 422 yards and three TDs in Calgary’s 45-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks It was Adams’ second 400-yard passing performance this season. asserted

It → earn → Redblacks

Both Rourke and Adams earned perfect efficiency ratings of 158.3. asserted

Rourke → earn → 158.3

Blanchard booted a CFL-record nine field goals in the Edmonton Elks’ 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. asserted

Blanchard → boot → Cats

Blanchard forced the extra session with a 27-yard boot with one second remaining in the fourth quarter before adding field goals of 35 and 37 yards in overtime. asserted

Blanchard → force → overtime

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026. asserted

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Quarterbacks Rourke and Adams along with kicker Blanchard claim CFL weekly awards

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