Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll.
Collaros earned a grade of 92.9 after completing 19-of-27 passes in the Blue Bombers' 50-14 hammering of the B.C. Lions. Players in nine specific position are highlighted as per data points registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company.
The veteran quarterback had 369 passing yards and three touchdowns, which both matched season-highs, while the Bombers' offensive line had a grade of 84.2. Teammate Kenny Lawler (90.4) was named the top receiver of the week while defensive lineman Willie Jefferson had a grade of 85.6.
The Argonaut's Royce Metchie was named the top defensive performer (86.6) of the week with a season-high nine defensive tackles in the Argo's 20-7 loss to Calgary. Toronto's AJ Ouellette (77.5) was the top running back.
The Ottawa Redblacks Jovan Santos-Knox (85.2) and lineback Gary Johnson Jr. (91.6) also earned nods.
Offensive lineman Nick Callender, of the Montreal Alouettes, had a grade of 76.9 while Calgary Stampeders punter Cody Grade had 78.8.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2023.
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