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
Giants QB Eli Manning completed 67.5 percent of his passes for 321 yards and two scores in a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 29 of 38 passes for 408 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in a 49-23 win over the Denver Broncos.
Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers
49ers QB Alex Smith threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-23 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
FEDEX GROUND -- RUNNING BACK NOMINEES
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Bears RB Matt Forte carried 25 times for 205 yards and a touchdown in a 34-29 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Arian Foster, Houston Texans
Texans RB Arian Foster tallied 155 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries in a 17-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins
Redskins RB Ryan Torain had 135 yards and a score on 19 carries in a 17-10 win over the St. Louis Rams.
