Two Riders Named Players of the Week

Toronto, ON - (November 10, 2009) - Arkee Whitlock, John Chick, Damon Duval and Andy Fantuz were named the Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week for week 19, the Canadian Football League announced today.

The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.

Gibson's Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
RB - Arkee Whitlock - Edmonton Eskimos

Gibson's Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DE - John Chick - Saskatchewan Roughriders

John Chick led the way for a Rider defence that held the Stampeders to just 14 points on Saturday as the Riders clinched the top seed in the West. Chick led the Riders with a season high six tackles and one sack in the victory.

Chick earned his 11th sack of the season when he out muscled Calgary's Jeff Pilon to get to Henry Burris and drop him for a loss of 13 yards at the Calgary four yard-line. Saskatchewan's nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player finished the regular season tied with teammate Stevie Baggs for the second most QB sacks in the league.

Runner Up
CB - Mark Estelle - Montreal Alouettes

Gibson's Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SB - Andy Fantuz - Saskatchewan Roughriders

Chatham, Ontario native Andy Fantuz had a career-high 12 receptions for 123 yards to lead the Riders to a 30-14 victory over the Stampeders on Saturday night. It was the second time this season that Fantuz has caught 10 or more passes. Fantuz was instrumental in keeping drives going for the Riders all night, catching seven passes on 2nd down that resulted in Rider first down conversions.

Fantuz finished the regular season with a career-best 67 receptions for 882 yards and four touchdowns despite only playing in 13 games for the Riders this season.

Runner Up
CB - Paul Woldu - Montreal Alouettes