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Messam, Hughes and Reilly named CFL top performers for Week 5

Jul 26, 2017 | 12:15 PM

TORONTO — Calgary running back Jerome Messam and defensive lineman Charleston Hughes and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL’s top performers for Week 5.

Messam had 135 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Stampeders’ 27-10 win over Saskatchewan on Saturday. Messam currently leads the league with 323 rushing yards.

Hughes recorded three sacks, all in the first half, in his return to action after missing two games with a leg injury.

Reilly threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in the Eskimos’ 31-28 win at Hamilton on Thursday.