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

• RB: Dedrick Mills, Calgary Stampeders | 77.8
• REC: Rasheed Bailey, Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 81.1
• LB: Brian Cole, Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 91.4
• DB: Mason Pierce, Toronto Argonauts | 91.0
• K/P: Sergio Castillo, Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 85.6
• ST: Thomas Costigan, Toronto Argonauts | 91.3

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.