Pro Football Focus (PFF) has made its weekly announcement for the CFL Honour Roll, spotlighting the standout players in Week 21. PFF uses an in-depth analysis technique that evaluates more than 200 data points per player to produce a numeric grade, providing a detailed assessment of a player’s performance in their respective roles.
Week 21 Offense Highlight: Dru Brown, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- PFF Grade: 90.2
- Game Stats: WPG 36 – CGY 13
- Key Performance Metrics:
- Completed 13 of 17 passes, with a completion rate of 76.5%
- Logged 39 out of 69 total offensive snaps for Winnipeg
- Accumulated 278 passing yards with two touchdowns
- Threw three 30+ yard passes, one being a 68-yard touchdown to Rasheed Bailey in the third quarter
- Efficiency rating of 158.3
- Second inclusion in the Honour Roll (Previous: Week 10)
Week 21 Defense Highlight: Julian Howsare, Calgary Stampeders
- PFF Grade: 91.4
- Game Stats: WPG 36 – CGY 13
- Key Performance Metrics:
- Took part in 40 defensive snaps
- Recorded four tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble
- Set a new career-high with 44 defensive tackles this season
- Earned a 90.8 grade on 17 pass-rush snaps
- Second inclusion in the Honour Roll (Previous: Week 2)
Week 21 Top Offensive Line: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- PFF Unit Grade: 82.4
- Top-3 Performers:
- Asotui Eli: 80.1
- Geoff Gray: 79.8
- Jermarcus Hardrick: 73.6
Notable Players from All-Week 21 Team
2023’s Top Performances So Far
- 94.0: Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Week 14
- 93.4: Chad Kelly, Toronto Argonauts, Week 6
- 92.9: Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Montreal Alouettes, Week 12
For those interested in the nitty-gritty of PFF’s grading methodology, more information can be found at PFF’s official site.
