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
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers completed 21 of 29 passes for 283 yards and five touchdowns in the Packers' 35-21 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Stafford completed 80.6 percent of his passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns in the Lions' 38-10 win over the San Diego Chargers, which clinched the Lions their first playoff berth since 1999.
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Brees completed 23 of 39 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Brees set a new single-season passing yardage record, eclipsing Dan Marino's mark set in 1984.
FEDEX GROUND -- RUNNING BACK NOMINEES
Toby Gerhart, Minnesota Vikings
Gerhart carried 11 times for 109 yards in the Vikings' 33-26 victory over the Washington Redskins.
Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers
Mendenhall ran 18 times for 116 yards and a score in the Steelers' 27-0 win over the St. Louis Rams.
C.J. Spiller, Buffalo Bills
Spiller tallied 111 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Bills' 40-14 defeat of the Denver Broncos.
