Reilly and Mitchell named CFL Players of the Week

A pair of Edmonton Eskimos have been named CFL Players of the Week for their performances over the weekend against the Ottawa RedBlacks.

Bryant Mitchell had a career game on Saturday, with 13 receptions and 190 receiving yards. The performance included a 75-yard touchdown catch.

Mike Reilly threw for 369 yards and one touchdown, completing 31 of 38 passes. The quarterback also ran for 72 yards on 10 carries.

READ MORE: Eskimos outplay Redblacks 34-16

It’s the fifth time Reilly has been named Player of the Week. He’s also been named CFL Player of the Month twice, for June and August.  He leads the league in passing yards with 4,974 and is second in the CFL with 28 touchdown passes.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Watch below: (From Oct. 12, 2018) With the playoff race heating up, the Edmonton Eskimos want all their top players playing and feeling their best. But as Kevin Jesus explains, quarterback Mike Reilly is battling the flu.

1:18 Maas says Eskimos’ Mike Reilly battling the flu

It’s the first time Mitchell has been named CFL Player of the Week this season. He has 46 catches for 653 receiving yards this year.

READ MORE: Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly named CFL player of the week

The Eskimos beat the Redblacks 34-16 on Saturday, ending a three-game losing streaking and improving to 8-8.

They visit the B.C. Lions on Friday, who are fourth in the West Division at 8-7.