CFL: Ross Headlines Week 11 Players of the Week

Fajardo and Horvath also named to week’s best

TORONTO (August 18, 2026) – J.J. Ross, Cody Fajardo and Zander Horvath have been named Week 11 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.

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. J.J. ROSS | DB | EDMONTON ELKS | EDM 42 – TOR 12

   • Four defensive tackles

   • Two interceptions, including an 85-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter

   • First career multiple-interception game

   • First career touchdown

   • One forced fumble in the third quarter that was recovered by Edmonton, which led to a touchdown

2. CODY FAJARDO | QB | EDMONTON ELKS | EDM 42 – TOR 12

   • 25-of-31 (80.6 per cent) with zero interceptions

   • 301 passing yards; fourth 300-yard+ game of the season

   • One touchdown pass, a 10-yard effort to Joshua Cephus in the fourth quarter

   • Three carries for 50 yards, including a 44-yard effort in the second quarter

   • Efficiency rating of 120.5

   • Second Player of the Week honour (W8)

3. ZANDER HORVATH | RB | BC LIONS | BC 30 – CGY 26

   • 15 carries for 102 yards; third consecutive game with 15+ rushes and third career 100-yard+ rushing game

   • Two 20-yard+ rushes, including a 40-yard effort in the third quarter

   • One rushing touchdown; a two-yard effort in the second quarter

   • Third straight game with a rushing major

   • Three receptions for 32 receiving yards ​

   • Second Player of the Week honour (W9)

2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW

• W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)

• W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)

• W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)

• W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)

• W5 | Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | James Butler (BC)

• W6 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Dru Brown (WPG)

• W7 | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Travis Theis (MTL) |Dedrick Mills (CGY)

• W8 | Cody Fajardo (EDM) | Tyreik McAllister (CGY) | Travis Theis (MTL)

• W9 | Zander Horvath (BC) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Tyson Philpot (MTL)

• W10 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | KeeSean Johnson (SSK) | Damonte Coxie (TOR)

• W11 | J.J. Ross (EDM) | Cody Fajardo EDM | Zander Horvath (BC)