Dunk's Quarterback Index: Career day helps Jennings make the jump

Justin Dunk

Two passers threw for over 400 yards in Week 4 and one other signal caller nearly accomplished the same feat. Ottawa’s starter stayed hot, as did Edmonton’s and BC’s produced a much-needed bounce back effort. Let’s find out what it means on the season-long QB Index.

1) Mike Reilly
Edmonton Eskimos
(Last Week: 1)

The Eskimos franchise pivot is making late-game comebacks look easy. Reilly recorded the third 400-yard passing game of his career and it was a lot of fun to watch.

2) Bo Levi Mitchell
Calgary Stampeders
(Last Week: 2)

During Calgary’s bye week, Bo Levi Mitchell enjoyed the Calgary Stampede, as did many other Stampeder fans. When he returns to the field in Winnipeg he’ll have to perform without Joe West, who he’s developed a strong rapport with.

3) Trevor Harris
Ottawa REDBLACKS
(Last Week: 4)

The former Argo went into the Double Blue’s new home at BMO Field and showed Toronto what it’s missing. Harris is the hottest quarterback in the league and his 1,475 yards through four games have him on single-season record pace (Doug Flutie 6,619 in 1991).

It was more of the same from Trevor Harris, who broke a record in Week 4 (Johany Jutras/CFL.ca)

4) Darian Durant
Saskatchewan Roughriders
(Last Week: 3)

It was 10-7 Riders when Durant left the game with what turned to be a severely sprained ankle and you got the feeling Saskatchewan was just starting to get rolling. No. 4 has played very well to begin the season.

5) Jonathon Jennings
BC Lions
(Last Week: 8)

That’s the Jennings we came to know at the end of the 2015 season. He made plays with his feet and threw the ball down the field effectively for the first time in 2016. The soon-to-be 24-year-old led BC back from a 23-10 halftime hole.

6) Ricky Ray
Toronto Argonauts
(Last Week: 6)

Ray’s been solid, but unspectacular through four games. He’s completing more than 70 percent of his attempts, which is a positive sign.

7) Drew Willy
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
(Last Week: 7)

Chance after chance after chance was there for Willy to score and put Edmonton away at Investors Group Field and he couldn’t get it done. Even though Winnipeg is 1-3 the Bombers could easily have that record flipped if Willy gave them at least above average QB play.

8) Travis Lulay
BC Lions
(Last Week: 9)

Jennings’ career-best 429-yard performance created some separation between Lulay and the young pivot.

9) Jeremiah Masoli
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
(Last Week: 10)

A game-managing effort was put forth by Masoli in Montreal. Hamilton’s defence and specials teams were largely responsible for the victory.

10) Mitchell Gale
Saskatchewan Roughriders
(Last Week: NR)

Even though Gale could not hold the lead and guide Saskatchewan to a win after Darian Durant left the game, he looks like a capable passer.

11) Rakeem Cato
Montreal Alouettes
(Last Week: NR)

While facing lots of pressure all game long, Cato did not make any terrible decisions. That said it was a struggle for him to get the offence moving.

Injured Reserve

Glenn missed Week 4 but is ready to return in Week 5 for the Als (The Canadian Press)

Kevin Glenn
Montreal Alouettes

An eye infection kept Glenn out of Week 4 action. Montreal hopes he’ll be ready for Monday night football.

Zach Collaros
Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Steeltown’s stud signal caller continues to work his way back from an ACL injury.

Henry Burris
Ottawa REDBLACKS

That swollen right pinky finger doesn’t look fun.

CFL Starters

Justin Dunk is picking his best lineup based on Week 4’s results. With the game on the line, who’s making his starting depth chart this week?

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Offence:

QB – Jonathon Jennings
RB – C.J. Gable
REC – Adarius Bowman, Derel Walker, Greg Ellingson, Shawn Gore, Naaman Roosevelt
OL – Lions

Defence:

DL – Ticats
LB – Deon Lacey, Adam Bighill, Antoine Pruneau
DB – Jovon Johnson, Quinton Pointer
HB – Marcell Young, Abdul Kanneh
S – Neil King

Dunk’s Quarterback Index: Career day helps Jennings make the jump

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