Tyson Philpot Named Among CFL's Top Players of the Month
Francis Dupont
Tyson Philpot of the Montreal Alouettes during a CFL game
Tyson Philpot has been named among the CFL's top players of August after a dominant stretch, including a three-touchdown performance against Edmonton.
Montreal, September 2, 2026 – Canadian wide receiver Tyson Philpot has been named one of the Canadian Football League's (CFL) top players of the month.
Philpot finished third in the voting after recording 26 receptions for 293 yards and six touchdowns, finding the end zone at least once in every game. He helped the team post a 2-1 record.
In Week 10 against Edmonton, the 26-year-old receiver recorded the first three-touchdown game of his career, delivering a dazzling performance with 10 catches for 131 yards.
This marks his second monthly honour of the season, after he was recognized in June.
Philpot leads the CFL this season with 90 receptions, 1,316 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
Players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL's Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.