Elks' Malik Carney named CFL defensive player of week 19
Carney's four-sack performance helped push Edmonton toward clinching top spot in the CFL's West Division.
Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Malik Carney was named one of the CFL's top players for Week 19 after recording a career-high four sacks totalling 21 yards, six defensive tackles and one pass knockdown in Edmonton's 27-12 win over Hamilton on Friday.
The victory moved the Elks closer to securing first place in the West Division. Carney also forced a fumble on Hamilton's final offensive play to seal the win, marking his third multi-sack game of the season.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros were also named top players for the week. Alexander completed 26-of-33 passes for 403 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in a 44-24 win over Saskatchewan, his fifth 400-yard game of the season and sixth player-of-the-week honour. Collaros threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns in Winnipeg's 33-28 win over Calgary.
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