Ford named CFL’s top-graded QB after leading Elks to 1st victory – Edmonton | 24CA News

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Published 23.08.2023
Ford named CFL’s top-graded QB after leading Elks to 1st victory – Edmonton | 24CA News

Canadian Tre Ford was very environment friendly in main the Edmonton Elks to their first win of the season.

Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont., earned the highest quarterback grade of 91.7 on Tuesday within the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Ford was acknowledged for his play in Edmonton’s 24-10 street win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats final week.

Ford completed 13-of-18 passing for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally ran 5 occasions for 60 yards.

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Players in 9 particular positions are highlighted as per knowledge factors registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, a sports activities analytics firm.

Teammate Steven Dunbar Jr. (4 catches, 92 yards, two TDs) was the top-graded receiver at 76.1 whereas the Elks offensive line additionally earned a high grading of 79.7, led by Tomas Jack-Kurdyla (high particular person grade of 81.2)

Hamilton’s James Butler (114 yards, TD, on 14 carries) was the highest operating again (76.9).

Tyrell Richards of the Montreal Alouettes was the top-graded linebacker (88.2) whereas Saskatchewan’s Micah Johnson led the best way for defensive linemen (80.1).

Winnipeg cornerback Demerio Houston led all defensive backs with a 80.6 grade.

Winnipeg’s Jamieson Sheahan (72.7) and Saskatchewan’s T.J. Brunson (90.9) earned high punter-kicker and special-teams honours, respectively.

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