Ottawa receiver Chris Williams named CFL top performer for third straight week

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Ottawa receiver Chris Williams named CFL top performer for third straight week

The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, July 12, 2016 4:38PM EDT

Ottawa Redblacks's Chris Williams, left, and William Powell celebrate Powell's touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during first half action in the CFL East Division final in Ottawa, Sunday November 22, 2015. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

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TORONTO -- Ottawa receiver Chris Williams has been named a CFL top performer for the third time in as many weeks, while Winnipeg cornerback Maurice Leggett and Edmonton slotback Adarius Bowman are also being recognized for their Week 3 performances.

Williams had 130 yards and three touchdowns as the Redblacks drew 26-26 with visiting Calgary on Friday.

Though three games, the New Mexico State product leads the league in receiving yards (493), receptions (25), and touchdowns (six).

Leggett had two picks, including his first career interception return for a touchdown, as Winnipeg earned its first win of the season with a 28-24 road win over Hamilton on Thursday.

Leggett scored when he hauled in a pass attempt from Jeremiah Masoli and returned it 50 yards. He also had five defensive tackles and a quarterback sack.

Bowman had 141 yards and three touchdowns, including a 56-yard TD catch to open the second quarter, in the Eskimos' 39-36 home win over Saskatchewan on Friday.