Rourke, Adams and Blanchard named CFL players of the week

Nathan Rourke, Vernon Adams Jr. and Vincent Blanchard earned CFL weekly honours Tuesday after standout performances for B.C., Calgary and Edmonton. Blanchard set a league record with nine field goals in the Elks’ overtime win.

Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr., along with kicker Vincent Blanchard, were named the CFL’s players of the week Tuesday. The Canadian Press report was first published Sept. 29, 2026, in Toronto.

Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes for 375 yards and a season-high four touchdowns as B.C. defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-24. It was his 10th 300-yard passing game this season, and the Lions moved into second place in the West Division standings.

Adams earned second player honours after completing 24 of 30 passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns in Calgary’s 45-31 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks. It was his second 400-yard passing performance this season. Rourke and Adams each recorded a perfect efficiency rating of 158.3.

Blanchard kicked a CFL-record nine field goals in the Edmonton Elks’ 37-35 overtime win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He forced overtime with a 27-yard field goal with one second left in the fourth quarter, then added kicks from 35 and 37 yards in the extra period.

Based on reporting by Global News Edmonton.