Dickenson, Murphy highlight CFL Players of the Week

Nov 15, 2006, 22:05 GMT

Toronto, ON - B.C. Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson and offensive lineman Rob Murphy, along with Montreal Alouettes defensive back Mark Estelle and kick returner Avon Cobourne received weekly Rogers CFL honors on Wednesday.

Dickenson was named Offensive Player of the Week for hitting on 27 of his 37 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns in B.C.'s 45-18 defeat of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Dickenson also rushed for 45 yards on five carries as the Roughriders advanced to the Grey Cup for the second time in three seasons.

Murphy, whose offensive line allowed no sacks, earned the Lineman of the Week award. He also helped running back Joe Smith run for 119 yards and a score.

Estelle took home Defensive Player of the Week for returning an interception 78 yards for a touchdown. The play happened on the first pass of the second half en route to Montreal's 33-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts in the Scotiabank East Championship.

Cobourne earned Special Teams honors for returning seven punts for 50 yards and five kickoffs for 90 yards, giving the Alouettes decent field position throughout the game.

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