Philpot and Singer also earn monthly nods
TORONTO (October 28, 2026) – Davis Alexander, Tyson Philpot and Dorian Singer are October’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 18-21 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.
- DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1 IN OCTOBER; 14-4 OVERALL)
- 56-of-73 passing (76.7 per cent) in two games
- 843 passing yards (421.5 per game); first career back-to-back 400-yard performances
- Six passing touchdowns to one interception
- Week 19 (SSK 24 – MTL 44 ): 26-of-33 for 403 yards and a career-high five touchdowns
- One Player of the Week honour (W19); six this season
- Three Player of the Month recognitions (June and July)
- 2026: Career-highs in passing yards (5,257), completions (380) and passing touchdowns (35)
- TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (3-1 IN OCTOBER; 14-4 OVERALL)
- 16 receptions for 281 yards (17.6 yards per catch) and one touchdown in two games
- Three receptions of 30+ yards and seven second down conversion receptions
- Week 18 (WPG 10 – MTL 37 ): Career-high six second down conversion receptions; 11 catches for 207 yards; second 200-yard+ performance of career and first of the season; set single-season Canadian records for receptions (119) and receiving yards (1,735)
- One Player of the Week honour (W18); six this season
- Three Player of the Month recognitions (June and August)
- 2026: Career-highs to lead the league in receptions (124) and receiving yards (1,809); tied with CFL-best 13 receiving touchdowns
- DORIAN SINGER | REC | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (2-2 IN OCTOBER; 9-9 OVERALL)
- 15 receptions for 375 yards (25.0 yards per catch)
- One touchdown; third of the season
- Five receptions of 30+ yards and nine second down conversion receptions
- Week 19 (CGY 28 – WPG 33): five receptions for a career-high 166 yards
- Week 21 (WPG 34 – BC 10): four receptions for 119 yards and one touchdown
- One Player of the Week honour (W21)
2026 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – IN REVIEW
- JUN | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
- JUL | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Travis Theis (MTL) | Cody Fajardo (EDM)
- AUG | Zander Horvath (BC) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK)
- SEP | Nathan Rourke (BC) | Adarius Pickett (TOR) | Tyrice Beverette (MTL)
- OCT | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dorian Singer (WPG)