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Montreal’s Ento and Alexander, B.C.’s Rourke named CFL players of the week

Montreal’s Ento and Alexander, B.C.’s Rourke named CFL players of the week. Defensive back Kabion Ento received the CFL’s top player of the week award following the Montreal Alouettes’ win over the Ottawa Redblacks with a score of 46-16. Ento recorded his second career touchdown in the second quarter by intercepting a Jake Maier pass and running it into the end zone.

He also set up another touchdown for the Alouettes with a forced fumble and recorded a defensive tackle. Ento is an American player aged 30. Quarterback Davis Alexander from the Alouettes also earned the player of the week honors for his performance in the game, which included 260 passing yards and two touchdowns. This was the fifth time this season that Alexander has been named a player of the week.

Also, B.C.’s Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke was named the CFL’s top player of the week for his performance in the Lions’ 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Rourke completed 355 passing yards and scored two touchdowns. This was the fourth time this season that Rourke has been named a player of the week.

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