BCLions.com Staff
with files from CFL.ca
A couple first year Leos, Jonathon Jennings and Mic’hael Brooks were named CFL Players of the Week this morning after standout Week 15 performances in the Lions 46-20 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to take sole posession of third spot in the West.
Jennings, who took over the QB role after injuries to Travis Lulay and John Beck, continued to impress in Week 15’s crucial win over 
the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 23-year-old Saginaw Valley alum expolded for 364 passing yards – completing 19 of 25 passes with zero interceptions – and 21 receiving yards, picking up a total of 425 combined yards on the night.
After throwing four touchdown passes, including a 82-yard bomb to Manny Arceneaux, Jennings flipped the script on a beautiful
Statistically, Jennings’ second career CFL start is among the best ever. For a 23-year-old the numbers are out of this world – and yet they could’ve been so much more.Statistically, Jennings’ second career CFL start is among the best ever. For a 23-year-old the numbers are out of this world – and yet they could’ve been so much more.gadget play, with Austin Collie that saw the receiver take the end-around and fire a 21-yarddart to the end zone for him.gadget play, with Austin Collie that saw the receiver take the end-around and fire a 21-yarddart to the end zone for him.
“He makes plays, and that’s the thing about it – but he stays poised,” said veteran DB Ryan Phillips following the Lions win over the Riders. “Even though he’s young and everybody wants to say ‘he’s the young guy, he might make some young mistakes’ – at the end of the day he’s always poised, he’s always looking down field.
READ: Jennings “like a video game” in Week 15 win
On the defensive side of the ball Mic’hael Brooks had a stellar night of his own. In his first game back since a shoulder injury, the first-year Leo reminded everyone of the speed and skill he brings to the defensive line. Brooks finished the night with two tackles, two sacks, and a crucial third-quarter interception, a rare feat for a d-lineman.
The former NFLer and first-year Lions has amassed an impressive 40 tackles this season along with three sacks, one interception, and a forced fumble and is fast becoming a fan favourite, often seen hyping up the crowd in between plays.
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