Toronto's Boyd headlines CFL Players of the Month

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto running back Cory Boyd, Montreal linebacker Chip Cox, British Columbia kick returner Yonus Davis and Toronto linebacker Kevin Eiben have been selected as the CFL's top players for the month of August.

Boyd earned the offensive award as he helped Toronto to a 2-1 mark last month, rushing for 308 yards and three touchdowns on 58 carries. He added eight catches for 78 yards and one score, while accumulating 386 yards from scrimmage. The first-year Argo currently leads the CFL in rushing with 792 yards and yards from scrimmage with 894.

Cox took home defensive honors after collecting 20 tackles, two special teams tackles, two interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery that he turned into a 14-yard touchdown last month. He leads the Alouettes with 40 tackles through eight games.

Davis compiled 497 kick return yards in three games last month to claim the special teams award.

Eiben was selected as the top Canadian after racking up 23 tackles, two special teams tackles and one pass defended. He leads the CFL with 53 tackles.