CFL: Horvath Tops August’s Players of the Month

Johnson and Philpot also earn monthly nods

TORONTO (September 2, 2026) – Zander Horvath, KeeSean Johnson and Tyson Philpot are August’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 10-13 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.

1. ZANDER HORVATH | RB | BC LIONS (4-0 IN AUGUST; 6-5 OVERALL)

   • 65 carries for 371 yards

   • At least one rushing major in each game; eight total TDs (seven rushing; one receiving)

   • Two 100-rushing yard+ performances

   • Nine receptions for 102 receiving yards

   • Week 13 (BC 45 – OTT 24): 164 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards and a career-high four rushing touchdowns

   • Two Player of the Week honours (W11 and W13); three this season

   • League leader in rushing majors (13) and total TDs (16)

2. KEESEAN JOHNSON | REC | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (2-2 IN AUGUST; 7-4 OVERALL)

   • 31 receptions for 409 yards

   • Two receiving touchdowns

   • Two 100-receiving yard+ performances

   • Averaged 102.3 receiving yards per game

   • Week 13 (SSK 28 – TOR 24): 10 receptions for career-high 146 yards and one touchdown

   • Two Player of the Week honours (W10 and W13); three this season

   • Ranks second in receptions (77) and third in receiving yards (990)

3. TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (2-1 IN AUGUST; 9-2 OVERALL)

   • 26 receptions for 293 yards

   • At least one touchdown reception in each game; six total

   • Week 10 (MTL 48 – EDM 30): 10 receptions for 131 yards; first career three-touchdown game

   • One Player of the Week honour (W10); five this season

   • Second Player of the Month recognition (June)

   • League leader in receptions (90), receiving yards (1,316) and receiving TDs (10)

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)