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Cody Fajardo, Tyreik McAllister, and Travis Theis Recognized as CFL Players of the Week

Cody Fajardo of the Edmonton Elks, Tyreik McAllister of the Calgary Stampeders, and Travis Theis of the Montreal Alouettes have been named the Canadian Football League's players of the week. Fajardo notably completed 25 of 32 passes for a career-high 510 yards with four touchdowns in Edmonton's recent victory. This recognition highlights their contributions during the last week of play in the CFL.

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In a recent announcement by the Canadian Football League (CFL), three standout players have been recognised as the league's players of the week. Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo, Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister, and Montreal Alouettes running back Travis Theis received the honour on Tuesday. Fajardo delivered an impressive performance, completing 25 of 32 passes for a career-high 510 yards and four touchdowns in a narrow 36-34 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Fajardo’s career and reflects his key role in leading the Elks to victory. The honour for McAllister and Theis illustrates the dynamic contributions from the other two players, showcasing their abilities to influence their teams' outcomes during the week’s games. This recognition serves to highlight the talent present in the league and the competitive nature of the current CFL season.