Elks RB Rankin, Ticats DL Howsare, Roughriders O-line top CFL honour roll

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Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Julian Howsare, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offensive line highlight the Week 14 edition of the CFL’s honour roll.

Rankin earned a grade of 92.6 after a stellar performance in a 31-19 win over visiting Calgary on Saturday. 

He rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns that included a 90-yard TD, the longest in the league since 2000.

Howsare topped defensive players with a grade of 87.7 after he had two sacks for a total loss of 34 yards and a forced fumble in the Ticats’ 26-9 win at Montreal on Saturday.

The offensive line for the league-leading Roughriders had an average rating of 74.6 for Saskatchewan’s 21-13 win at Winnipeg on Saturday. The unit didn’t allow a sack and opened the way for the Roughriders to run for 98 yards and a touchdown.

The CFL honour roll highlights players in nine positions based on data points registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, an American sports analytics company.

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