After having his best performance of the 2021 season, Edmonton Elks quarterback Trevor Harris has been named a CFL top performer of the week.
“It felt good to play well but at the same time, it’s not time for me to look back, pat myself on the back and rest on my laurels here,” Harris said. “It’s about what I can learn and press forward with because we got a game in three days.”
Harris was a big factor in the Elks 32-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Labour Day. Harris completed 31 of 41 pass attempts for 398 yards passing and threw a season-high four touchdown passes.
Harris completed 76 per cent of his passes to seven different receivers.
Rookies Earnest Edwards and Jalen Tolliver scored touchdowns in the win. Harris says the receiving core is getting contributions from a number of players.
“You got Derel (Walker) and Greg (Ellingson),” Harris said. “Obviously they need no introduction, and you have guys bursting on to the scene showing their talents here and there.”
Harris leads the CFL in passing with 1,260 yards, first in completion percentage at 75.2 per cent, and third in the league in passing touchdowns with six.
LISTEN BELOW: Trevor Harris post-game
The win was the Elks second in a row and improved their record to 2-2 and a share of third place in the Western Division.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Brandon Alexander are the other CFL top performers of the week.
The Elks will battle the Calgary Stampeders again on Saturday in the Labour Day Rematch on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Kick-off will be at 5 p.m., 630 CHED will have live coverage beginning with Countdown to Kick-off at 3:30 p.m.
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