Montreal Alouettes defensive back Wesley Sutton has been named Canadian Football League (CFL) Defensive Player of the Week.
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Sutton terrorized the Blue Bombers offensive unit in a 20-17 overtime victory Thursday in Winnipeg. He was involved in many ways with tackles, two quarterback sacks from Zach Collaros, a forced fumble and a knockdown.
This fumble notably caused a turnaround in the fourth quarter when the Bombers tried to give themselves a two-possession lead. Sutton also forced them to attempt the lace-up in overtime when he blocked a pass on second down.
Sutton is in his second season with the Alouettes. The 26-year-old American has made 43 tackles in nine games so far this season. He also made an interception.