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Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell was recognized Tuesday as one of the CFL’s top performers of the week.

Powell rushed 15 times for 94 yards and one touchdown in Saturday’s 27-25 victory over the visiting Montreal Alouettes. He added three receptions for 30 yards, scoring on a 10-yard catch.

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He earned the No. 3 spot on the top-performers list, behind two members of the Calgary Stampeders — defensive back Tre Roberson (first) and receiver Eric Rogers (second).

Powell had placed No. 2 among the top performers after rushing for 146 yards and three TDs in a 45-18 victory over the host B.C. Lions on July 27.

This season, Powell has rushed for 751 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games. He has also caught 26 passes for 195 yards and one major.

The Roughriders, who are on a bye week, are to return to action Sept. 28 against the host Toronto Argonauts.

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The Purolator Tackle Hunger food drive, held Saturday in conjunction with the Roughriders-Montreal game, collected 32,388 pounds of donated food.