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FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week: Week 14

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

Eli Manning, New York Giants

Manning completed 27 of 47 passes for 400 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Giants' 37-34 defeat of the Dallas Cowboys.

Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Rivers completed 24 of 33 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns in the Chargers' 37-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

Ryan converted 22 of 38 pass attempts for 320 yards and four touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-23 win over the Carolina Panthers.

FEDEX GROUND -- RUNNING BACK NOMINEES

Shonn Greene, New York Jets

Greene ran 24 times for 129 yards and a touchdown in the Jets' 37-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants

Jacobs carried 19 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score with 46 seconds left, as the Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys, 37-34. His second touchdown set the Giants' franchise record for rushing scores.

Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks

Lynch rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in a 30-13 win over the St. Louis Rams.