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Alouettes’ Alexander, Philpot Named CFL’s Outstanding Player, Top Canadian

Alexander led the CFL in completion percentage and touchdowns, while Philpot set Canadian single-season records for catches and receiving yards.

  • Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot swept the CFL's top two individual awards yesterday, with Alexander named outstanding player and Philpot earning top Canadian honours.
  • Alexander led the league with 35 touchdowns and 5,257 passing yards, while Philpot set Canadian single-season records with 124 catches and 1,809 receiving yards in 16 games.
  • Voting results confirmed the pair's dominance: Alexander topped the outstanding player ballot with 236 points, while Philpot secured top Canadian status with 245 points from 48 of 52 first-place votes.
  • The Alouettes now prepare to host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the East Division final on Saturday after posting a CFL-best 14-4 regular-season record.
  • Alexander becomes the seventh Alouette to capture top player honours, while Philpot is the sixth from the team to be named the league's top Canadian, cementing a historic season for Montreal.
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One-quarter of the Davis Alexander Alouettes is the best player on the CFL. Receiver Tyson Philpot is the Canadian player of the year.

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Alouettes’ Alexander, Philpot named CFL’s outstanding player, top Canadian

TORONTO - Quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot of the Montreal Alouettes have swept the CFL's top two individual awards.

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Alouettes' Alexander, Philpot named CFL's outstanding player, top Canadian

TORONTO - Quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot of the Montreal Alouettes have swept the CFL's top two individual awards.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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The Alouettes bet on the player par excellence and the best Canadian player on the CFL in 2026!

·Montreal, Canada
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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