{
  "id": 5141217,
  "title": "Horvath, Johnson, Philpot named players of month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/horvath-johnson-philpot-named-players-of-month",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:29:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12045253/horvath-johnson-philpot-named-players-of-month/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TORONTO – In August, three football players from different CFL teams were recognized as the league's top performers. B.C. Lions' Zander Horvath, Saskatchewan Roughriders' KeeSean Johnson, and Montreal Alouettes' Tyson Philpot were named the CFL’s players of the month. Horvath showcased his skills on the ground, rushing for an impressive 371 yards on 65 carries, scoring eight touchdowns, and earning two player of the week accolades. He led the league in rushing touchdowns (13) and total touchdowns (16) that month. Johnson, on the other hand, demonstrated his versatility in the air, recording 31 receptions for 409 yards, two touchdowns, and averaging over 100 receiving yards per game. Philpot also shone brightly, catching 26 passes for 293 yards and six touchdowns, making it his second Player of the Month award in 2026. The Delta, B.C., native led the league in receptions (90), receiving yards (1,316), and receiving touchdowns (10).",
  "summary": "B.C. Lions running back Zander Horvath, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver KeeSean Johnson and Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot have been named the CFL's top players for August.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zander Horvath leads B.C. Lions with 371 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.",
    "KeeSean Johnson excels in air with 409 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.",
    "Tyson Philpot secures 2nd Player of Month award with 293 receiving yards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Horvath, Johnson, Philpot named CFL’s top three players of August",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/horvath-johnson-philpot-named-cfls-top-three-players-of-august",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:28:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}