Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week #17 & Playoff Scenarios

The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week

Jamel Richardson
SB – Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes 34 @ Saskatchewan Roughriders 28
Montreal Alouettes slotback Jamel Richardson was named the Offensive Player of the Week for Week 17. Richardson compiled 161 yards on eight receptions in the Als’ 34-28 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Richardson was a force for the Als the entire game as he accounted for 122 yards of Als offence in the first half.
Richardson’s longest reception of the game came at 12:57 of the second quarter: a 51-yard pass from Anthony Calvillo. For his efforts, Richardson earned his first 2012 Player of the Week award.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week

Keon Raymond
DB – Calgary Stampeders
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 @ Calgary Stampeders 34
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Keon Raymond was named the Defensive Player of the Week for Week 17. Raymond registered eight tackles, two sacks and one interception that he returned for a touchdown in the Stampeders’ 34-32 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Raymond intercepted Henry Burris’ pass at 10:12 of the second quarter and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown in the snowy conditions at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night. Raymond’s impressive defensive play earned him his first 2012 Player of the Week award.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week

Weston Dressler
SB/KR – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Montreal Alouettes 34 @ Saskatchewan Roughriders 28
Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback/kick returner Weston Dressler was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 17. Dressler ran for 76 yards and one touchdown on two punt returns in the Riders’ 34-28 loss against the Montreal Alouettes.
Dressler’s 66-yard punt return touchdown at 2:27 of the second quarter gave the Riders a one point lead heading into the second half. Dressler’s big play at Mosaic Stadium helped him earn his first 2012 Player of the Week award.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Canadian Player of the Week

Jon Cornish
RB – Calgary Stampeders
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 @ Calgary Stampeders 34
Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish was named the Canadian Player of the Week for Week 17. The New Westminster, B.C native compiled 108 yards and one touchdown on seven receptions and added 27 yards and another touchdown on 13 carries.
Cornish’s big game helped the Stamps hold off a fourth quarter charge from the Ticats and earned him his eighth 2012 Player of the Week award.

100th GREY CUP PLAYOFF SCENARIOS

EAST DIVISION

Toronto win OR Hamilton loss = Toronto clinches second place in East Division and secures a home playoff game
WEST DIVISION

Saskatchewan win + Edmonton loss = Saskatchewan clinches third place in West Division

Edmonton win = Edmonton clinches playoff berth

Fans can purchase playoff tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.ca/CFL. All tickets purchased can be fully refunded (including service charge) should that respective team not host a home playoff game.