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Argos Carnell IV and Bethel-Thompson, Stamps QB Maier net CFL top performer honours

TORONTO — Defensive back Maurice Carnell IV and quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, along with Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier were named the CFL's top performers Tuesday.
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Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson (4) runs with the ball during first half CFL football action against the Ottawa Redblacks in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

TORONTO — Defensive back Maurice Carnell IV and quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, along with Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier were named the CFL's top performers Tuesday.

Carnell IV earned top-performer honours after registering two interceptions — one returned 35 yards for a TD — in Toronto's 45-15 road win over the Ottawa Redblacks. He also had five tackles and a pass knock-down as the Argos clinched a home playoff game with the victory.

Maier was named the second top performer after completing 27-of-33 passes for 294 yards in Calgary's 25-11 win over the B.C. Lions. Maier had two completions of 30-pus yards and also ran for 14 yards on two carries.

Bethel-Thompson was the third top performer after completing 21-of-29 passes for 245 yards and three TD passes against Ottawa. Bethel-Thompson leads the CFL in passing with 3,672 yards and also has 19 TD strikes on the season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2022.

The Canadian Press