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
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Brees converted 31 of 35 pass attempts for 325 yards and five touchdowns in the Saints' 62-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. His five touchdown passes were the most of any quarterback on the weekend.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers completed 24 of 30 passes for 335 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers' 33-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Roethlisberger threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers' 32-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. His 361 passing yards were the most of any quarterback on the weekend.
FEDEX GROUND -- RUNNING BACK NOMINEES
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Forte ran for 145 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London.
Arian Foster, Houston Texans
Foster carried 25 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys
Murray ran 25 times for 253 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys' 34-7 win over the St. Louis Rams. His total yardage broke the franchise single-game rushing record, and his 10.1 yards-per-carry were the highest of any back with over 10 carries on the weekend.
