CFL receiver rankings ahead of week 6. Week 5 stars of the week. 

Stars of the Week:

1st Star: Mitchell Picton (SSK)

4 targets, 4 catches, 79 yards, 13 YAC, 1 Touchdown

2nd Star: Austin Mack (MTL)

10 targets, 8 catches, 72 yards, 31 YAC

3rd Star: Greg McCrae (WPG)

2 targets, 2 catches, 73 yards 40 YAC, 1 Receiving Touchdown, 102 Yared Missed Field Goal Return

Other Week 6 Articles:

QB Rankings, Stars of the Week

RB Rankings, Stars of the Week

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Picks

Thoughts Following BC’s Win

Thoughts Following Montreal’s Loss

Last Week’s Receiver Rankings

1 Dominique Rhymes – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 1

4 GP, 17 Receptions, 283 Yards, and  5 Touchdowns

Dominique Rhymes caught 2 of his 2 targets for 37 yards in the win against Montreal. With Hatcher and Whitehead now both being healthy there is a lot of talent for the ball to be spread around so Rhymes’ target load could possibly decrease.

2 Dalton Schoen – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 2

5 GP, 23 Receptions, 365 Yards, and  2 Touchdowns

Dalton Schoen caught 3 of his 7 targets for 40 yards. He was once again the most targeted receiver for Winnipeg.

3 Austin Mack – Montreal Alouettes – Previous Ranking: 4

4 GP, 23 Receptions, 388 Yards, and 2 Touchdowns

Mack caught 8 of his 10 targets for 72 yards. 39 of his yards were YAC. Mack has been one of the most targeted receivers in the league so far.

4 Tevin Jones – Saskatchewan Roughriders – Previous Ranking: 5

3 GP, 18 Receptions, 256 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Jones caught 4 of his 7 targets for 60 yards. He was the most targetted receiver for Saskatchewan.

5 Keon Hatcher – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 7

2 GP, 14 Receptions, 172 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Hatcher caught 6 of his 7 targets for 68 yards in week 5’s win over Montreal. He was the 2nd most targeted receiver for BC.

6 Tim White – Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Previous Ranking: 3

4 GP, 17 Receptions, 262 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Tim White caught 1 of his 2 targets for 7 yards. It was a rare quiet day for Tim White.

7 Kaion Julien-Grant* – Montreal Alouettes – Previous Ranking: 9

4 GP, 19 Receptions, 334 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Kaion Julien-Grant caught 5 of his 9 targets for 49 yards. He was the 2nd most targeted receiver for Montreal.

8 Reggie Begelton – Calgary Stampeders – Previous Ranking: 6

3 GP, 18 Receptions, 234 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Begelton caught 4 of his 5 targets for 51 yards.

9 Duke Williams – Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Previous Ranking: 11

4 GP, 17 Receptions, 303 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Williams caught 3 of his 5 targets for 43 yards.

10 Nic Demski* – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 10

4 GP, 19 Receptions, 241 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Demski caught 2 of his 2 targets for 17 yards in Winnipeg’s win over Calgary. 

11 Samuel Emilus – Saskatchewan Roughriders – Previous Ranking: 13

4 GP, 16 Receptions, 249 Yards, and 3 Touchdowns

Emilus caught 3 of his 4 targets for 63 yards in the win over Edmonton.

12 Shawn Bane – Saskatchewan Roughriders – Previous Ranking: 12

4 GP, 18 Receptions, 286 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Bane Jr. caught 3 of his 4 targets for 41 yards.

13 Tre Odoms-Dukes – Calgary Stampeders – Previous Ranking: 14

4 GP, 19 Receptions, 236 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Tre Odoms-Dukes caught 5 of his 11 targets for 44 yards. The high target load could be a sign of an increase in production to come as Calgary comes off a tough passing day against Winnipeg. Calgary will need players to step into bigger roles and Malik Henry is out for the rest of the season.

14 Alexander Hollins – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 8

5 GP, 23 Receptions, 294 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Hollins caught 1 of his 2 targets for 12 yards. With BC now having a healthy receiver room Hollins may see a dip in production.

15 Steven Dunbar Jr. – Edmonton Elks – Previous Ranking: 15

5 GP, 20 Receptions, 245 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Dunbar Jr. caught 3 of his 6 targets for 49 yards. 

16 Lucky Whitehead – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 16

3 GP, 12 Receptions, 126 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Lucky Whitehead caught 5 of his 8 targets for 38 yards. He had the most targets for the Lions in week 5.

17 Damonte Coxie – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 17

3 GP, 9 Receptions, 180 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

On the bye week in week 5.

18 Drew Wolitarsky – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 18

5 GP, 17 Receptions, 209 Yards, and 3 Touchdowns

Wolitarsky caught 3 of his 4 targets for 22 yards in the win over Calgary.

19 Justin Hardy – Ottawa RedBlacks – Previous Ranking: 25

4 GP, 20 Receptions, 160 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Hardy led the RedBlacks in receiving in week 5 catching 7 of his 12 targets for 58 yards. 

20 Kyran Moore – Edmonton Elks – Previous Ranking: 35

5 GP, 14 Receptions, 142 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Kyran Moore had 5 catches on 7 targets for 47 yards. 42 of his yards were YAC.

21 Maurice Ffrench – Edmonton Elks – Previous Ranking: 20

2 GP, 7 Receptions, 104 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Maurice Ffrench had 1 catch on 6 targets for 30 yards. It was a quieter day for Ffrench but he still was tied for the 2nd most targeted receiver for Edmonton which could be a sign of things to come. Ffrench was the most productive receiver in the preseason. Thursday’s game against Hamilton will be Ffrench’s third game in the CFL.

22 Cole Tucker – Calgary Stampeders – Previous Ranking: 21

1 GP, 5 Receptions, 60 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Tucker did not play in week 5.

23 Richie Sindani – Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Previous Ranking: Unranked

2 GP, 8 Receptions, 66 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Sindani caught 7 of his 8 targets for 59 yards. He had 24 YAC and led Hamilton in targets and catches in week 5.

24 Mitchell Picton – Saskatchewan Roughriders – Previous Ranking: Unranked

1 GP, 4 Receptions, 79 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Picton caught all 4 of his targets for 79 yards and a touchdown. He led Saskatchewan in yards in their win over Edmonton.

25 Jaelon Acklin – Ottawa RedBlacks – Previous Ranking: 26

4 GP, 10 Receptions, 137 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Acklin caught 4 of his 6 targets for 51 yards. It is good to see the 2022 East Division All-Star begin to have more production on what has been a slow start this season.

26 Rasheed Bailey – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 30

5 GP, 12 Receptions, 94 Yards, and 2 Touchdowns

Bailey caught 4 of his 5 targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. He had 33 YAC. Bailey had some quieter games this season and has the potential to break off for some big games on Winnipeg’s dangerous offense.

27 Tyler Snead – Montreal Alouettes – Previous Ranking: Unranked

1 GP, 4 Receptions, 61 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Tyler Snead caught 4 of his 5 targets for 61 yards. He had 37 YAC. He had a long 44-yard reception late in the 4th quarter that put Montreal in a good position for a scoring opportunity.

28 Quartney Davis – Montreal Alouettes – Previous Ranking: Unranked

1 GP, 2 Receptions, 50 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Quartney Davis caught 2 of his 6 targets for 50 yards. He had an impressive catch going up and over a defender winning a 50/50 ball reminiscent of what he used to do at Texas A&M. He also had some similar catches in the pre-season. It was a good first game for 2 Montreal rookies in Quartney Davis and Tyler Snead.

29 Jevon Cottoy – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 36

5 GP, 15 Receptions, 176 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

Cottoy caught all 4 of his targets for 55 yards. He had 12 YAC. He looked good in BC’s win. BC is loaded with talented receivers.

30 DaVaris Daniels – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 22

3 GP, 7 Receptions, 99 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

On the bye week in week 5.

31 Cam Phillips – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 23

3 GP, 9 Receptions, 145 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

On the bye week in week 5.

32 Kendall Watson – Saskatchewan Roughriders – Previous Ranking: Unranked

2 GP, 6 Receptions, 71 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Watson caught 3 of his 5 targets for 40 yards. Amidst injuries to players such as Derel Walker, Kian Schaffer-Baker, and Jake Wieneke, other receivers continuously are stepping up for Saskatchewan’s offense.

33 Kurleigh Gittens Jr.* – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 24

2 GP, 7 Receptions, 63 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

On the bye week in week 5.

34 Greg McCrae – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 

McCrae is technically a running back but he has played the last 2 games as a receiver for Winnipeg just as he did a couple of times last season. McCrae caught both of his targets for 73 yards, 40 of which were YAC. He also rushed 3 times for 7 yards.

Janarion Grant went down with an injury and Greg McCrae filled in for the return duties for Winnipeg. McCrae returned a missed field goal 102 yards on what was just an incredible return. McCrae is one of the most versatile offensive players in the CFL with the ability to line up in so many areas.

35 Carlton Agudosi – Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Previous Ranking: 27

3 GP, 9 Receptions, 120 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Agudosi did not play in week 5.

36 Nate Behar* – Ottawa RedBlacks – Previous Ranking: 28

4 GP, 11 Receptions, 75 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Behar caught 2 of his 3 targets for 17 yards in week 5.

37 Kiondre Smith – Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Previous Ranking: 31

4 GP, 13 Receptions, 108 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Smith caught 3 of his 4 targets for 17 yards.

38 Luther Hakunavanhu – Calgary Stampeders – Previous Ranking: 32

3 GP, 5 Receptions, 74 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Hakunavanhu was injured in week 5.

39 Dejon Brissett – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 33

3 GP, 8 Receptions, 124 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

On the bye week in week 5.

40 Terry Godwin – Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Previous Ranking: 34

4 GP, 14 Receptions, 123 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Godwin caught 2 of his 4 targets for 25 yards in week 5.

41 Justin McInnis – BC Lions – Previous Ranking: 19

4 GP, 14 Receptions, 231 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

With so many receivers now healthy for BC, McInnis was utilized in a backup role and did not record a catch.

42 Dillon Mitchell – Edmonton Elks – Previous Ranking: 37

5 GP, 10 Receptions, 56 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Mitchell caught 3 of his 5 targets for 20 yards.

43 Siaosi Mariner – Ottawa RedBlacks – Previous Ranking: 38

2 GP, 4 Receptions, 54 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Mariner caught 2 of his 2 targets for 24 yards in week 5’s loss to Hamilton.

44 Vincent Forbes-Mombleau – Edmonton Elks – Previous Ranking: 39

4 GP, 8 Receptions, 139 Yards, and 2 Touchdowns

Forbes-Mombleau caught both of his 2 targets for 23 yards.

45 David Ungerer III – Toronto Argonauts – Previous Ranking: 40

2 GP, 5 Receptions, 89 Yards, and 1 Touchdown

On the bye week in week 5.

46 Hergy Mayala – Montreal Alouettes – Previous Ranking: 42

3 GP, 4 Receptions, 45 Yards, and 0 Touchdowns

Mayala caught his only target for 15 yards. Mayala has not been receiving many targets thus far this season.

Injured Reserve

All players on the injured reserve for this ranking will be placed outside of the rankings. When they come off of the 6-game injured reserve their rank will be restored.

Season Over – Malik Henry, Calgary Stampeders, Previous Ranking #WR3

3 GP, 14 Receptions, 228 Yards, and 1 touchdown.

The season ended due to a ruptured achilles.

Suspended – Kenny Lawler, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Previous Ranking #WR7

On the suspended list to start the season due to an immigration issue.

6-Game IR 8. Eugene Lewis, Edmonton Elks, Previous Ranking #WR8

3 GP, 11 Receptions, 200 Yards, and 1 touchdown.

Missed week 4’s loss to Ottawa due to a knee injury. Edmonton plays Saskatchewan in week 5.

6-Game IR – Greg Ellingson, Montreal Alouettes, Previous Ranking #WR11

On the 6 game-injured list to start the season.

6-Game IR – Derel Walker, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Previous Ranking #WR18

1 GP, 3 Receptions, 28 Yards, and 1 touchdown.

Derel Walker was placed on the 6-game injured list following the first game of the season.

6-Game IR – Kian Schaffer-Baker, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Previous Ranking #WR18

On the 6 game-injured list to start the season.

Released – 20. Quan Bray, Ottawa Redblacks, Previous Ranking #20

2 GP, 7 Receptions, 153 Yards, and 0 touchdowns.

Released due to off-field allegations.

6-Game IR – Markeith Ambles, Toronto Argonauts, Previous Ranking  #WR23

Was placed on the 6 game injury list prior to Toronto’s first game.

6-Game IR – Bralon Addison, Ottawa Redblacks, Previous Ranking #WR27

On the 6 game-injured list to start the season.

6-Game IR – Tyson Philpot, Montreal Alouettes, Previous Ranking #WR28

On the 6 game-injured list to start the season.

6-Game IR – Jake Wieneke, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Previous Ranking #WR28

Moved to injured reserve on July 5.

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