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Alexander, Philpot, Singer named top players for final month of CFL season

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 28). Alexander, Philpot, Singer named top players for final month of CFL season. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfl/alexander-philpot-singer-named-top-players-for-final-month-of-cfl-season/article_4da935f0-6cef-50c2-b2ec-61aa1f41a04f.html

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot, along with Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Dorian Singer, were named players of the month for October in the CFL. Alexander threw for 843 yards and six touchdowns over two games, including a career-high five touchdowns in a win against Saskatchewan on Oct. 12. Philpot caught 16 passes for 281 yards and set single-season Canadian records with 124 receptions and 1,809 receiving yards by the end of the regular season. Singer had 375 receiving yards on 15 catches in October, including career-high performances against Calgary and B.C. This is the third time this season for Alexander and Philpot to receive player of the month honours; Singer received it for the first time in his career.

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In October 2026, three top players from the CFL were named players of the month: Davis Alexander (quarterback for Montreal Alouettes), Tyson Philpot (receiver for Montreal Alouettes), and Dorian Singer (receiver for Winnipeg Blue Bombers). Alexander threw for 843 yards and six touchdowns in two games, including a career-high five touchdowns against Saskatchewan on October 12. Philpot caught 16 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown during the month, breaking single-season Canadian records with 124 catches and 1,809 receiving yards by season's end. Singer amassed 375 yards on 15 receptions in October, including a career-high 166 yards against Calgary and 119 yards against B.C., securing the Blue Bombers' playoff spot. Alexander and Philpot each earned player of the month honors for the third time this season, while Singer received it for the first time in 2026.

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot, along with Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Dorian Singer, have been named the CFL’s players of the month for October. asserted

Alexander → name → October

Alexander posted 843 passing yards and six touchdowns with just one interception over two games. asserted

Alexander → post → games

That included 403 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in a 44-24 win over Saskatchewan on Oct. 12. asserted

That → include → Oct.

Philpot caught 16 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown during the month, while also breaking the single-season Canadian records for receptions and receiving yards in an Oct. 3 win over Winnipeg. asserted

Philpot → catch → Winnipeg

He finished the regular season with 124 catches for 1,809 yards and 13 touchdowns. asserted

He → finish → yards

Singer amassed 375 yards on 15 receptions in October, highlighted by a career-high 166 yards in a Week 19 win over Calgary and a 119-yard, one-touchdown outing in a win over B.C. on Saturday that clinched a playoff berth for the Blue Bombers. asserted

that → amass → Bombers

Alexander and Philpot each earned player of the month honours for the third time this season, while Singer received the recognition for the first time in 2026. asserted

Singer → earn → 2026

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2026. asserted

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Alexander, Philpot, Singer named top players for final month of CFL season

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