TORONTO — Explosive running backs might dominate this week’s edition of 5 PFF Stats, but the defence steals the spotlight.

Three of this week’s five featured performances come from defenders, with lockdown coverage and game-changing plays helping shape the outcome of several Week 7 matchups.

Using advanced data from Pro Football Focus, CFL.ca highlights five numbers that stood out from another exciting week of action.

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DEDRICK MILLS | RUNNING BACK | CALGARY STAMPEDERS | 8 RUSHING FIRST DOWNS

He won’t go down! 😤 Mills finds daylight and picks up a big gain for Calgary💥 🗓️: Alouettes vs. Stampeders LIVE NOW 📺: TSN, RDS, CBSSN and CFL #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/B5ppk4i7bo........

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