CFL Week 19: Canadian players lead winning teams

Week 19 of the Canadian Football League regular season concluded with several standout performances from Canadian players on winning teams. In a 41-20 victory for the BC Lions over the Ottawa Redblacks, quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Lions wide receiver Jevon Cottoy also contributed a touchdown catch during the game.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers secured a 30-22 win against the Calgary Stampeders, highlighted by a 25-yard touchdown reception from slotback Nic Demski. Meanwhile, the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 44-24 on Thanksgiving Day, with wide receiver Tyson Philpot recording a 46-yard touchdown catch.

Following these results, the Montreal Alouettes have risen to the top of recent power rankings after a dominant performance by Davis Alexander, who threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns. The BC Lions continue a four-game winning streak and remain positioned for a high finish in the West Division.