Philpot twins meet in battle of top CFL offenses

Twin brothers Tyson and Jalen Philpot are set to face off on Saturday when the Montreal Alouettes host the Calgary Stampeders. The game features a showdown between two of the Canadian Football League's top offenses, with the Philpot brothers playing as receivers for their respective teams.

"It doesn't get old," said Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot. "We dreamed about being in this position. Not necessarily playing against each other, but both being pro athletes at the top of our game and trying to be the best in the league. At the same time, it’s just a regular game. It’s us versus the Calgary Stampeders, not me versus Jalen Philpot."

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It doesn’t get old. We dreamed about being in this position. Not necessarily playing against each other, but both being pro athletes at the top of our game and trying to be the best in the league. At the same time, it’s just a regular game. It’s us versus the Calgary Stampeders, not me versus Jalen Philpot.

Tyson has had the upper hand in their previous two meetings. He is enjoying an outstanding start to the season, leading the CFL with 36 receptions and 587 receiving yards. The 25-year-old has surpassed 100 receiving yards in his last three games.

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It was a little hostile at the start of the week. We didn’t really talk too much. I talked to him a bit last night (Thursday). Usually, game week, we can’t give each other too much information or anything like that, but we stay pretty cordial.

Jalen has emerged as a favorite target for Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., accumulating 245 receiving yards and three touchdowns. His performance includes a pair of scores in Calgary's recent 58-36 victory over Toronto. Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander, who has trained with both brothers in the offseason, noted subtle differences in their playing styles, with Jalen often playing inside and Tyson to the outside, though both run similarly.

Montreal (3-1) averages 33.3 points per game, while Calgary (2-2) enters the Week 6 matchup on a two-game winning streak, scoring a total of 99 points in those victories. "If you look at both of our offenses, that’s something we both thrive on," Tyson Philpot said. "We know as an offence we need to capitalize every time we get into the red zone because we know this team has the potential to put up big points."

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Jalen plays a little bit more on the inside mainly and Tyson plays to the outside. They run very similar, though.

While the Stampeders lead the CFL in offensive scoring (37.8 points per game) and offensive touchdowns (19), they have also conceded at least 30 points in every game this season. "Overall, in the league, I think it’s been higher scoring," said Stampeders head coach and general manager.

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If you look at both of our offenses, that’s something we both thrive on. We know as an offence we need to capitalize every time we get into the red zone because we know this team has the potential to put up big points.