Making the right plays on the field takes talent, perseverance, focus and a whole lot of hard work. At FedEx, we know the same skills that make the FedEx Air & Ground nominees and winners successful on the football field are what delivers success in every field. That's why we're proud to recognize three small businesses each week that have what it takes and play to win. Just like the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week, each of these businesses delivers when the pressure is on. Take a minute to deliver your vote for the players and the business you think had the best plays this week.
FEDEX AIR -- QUARTERBACK NOMINEES
Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears
Cutler completed 21 of 31 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 39-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Freeman passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 26-20 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers threw for 310 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the Packers' 24-3 win over the St. Louis Rams. His 119.6 passer rating was the highest of any quarterback on Sunday.
FEDEX GROUND -- RUNNING BACK NOMINEES
Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers
Gore ran for 141 yards and a score on 15 carries in the 49ers' 25-19 win over the Detroit Lions. His 9.4 yards per carry average was the highest of any back with more than 10 carries on Sunday.
Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers
Mendenhall carried 23 times for 146 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 17-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. His 146 rushing yards were the most accumulated on the ground by any player on Sunday.
Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Turner rushed for 139 yards and two scores on 27 carries in the Falcons' 31-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
