FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week

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First award2003
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The following is a list of the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week award, sponsored by transportation and delivery company FedEx. Since 2003, following each week of the NFL regular season, six finalists are chosen, based on exemplary individual statistical performances. Three players are nominated for the "Air" award (quarterbacks) and three are nominated for the "Ground" award (running backs), but only one player from each category will take the title. The weekly winners are voted on by fans via an online poll at NFL.com. The "Air" and "Ground" categories are duly named and inspired by FedEx's cargo airline and ground transportation services, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground, respectively.

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At the conclusion of the season, three overall finalists are selected for the "Air" and "Ground" players of the year. Once again, fans vote online for the winners of each category.

2003

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Joey Harrington Detroit Lions Arizona Cardinals 17/30, 195 yds, 4 TD
2 Drew Bledsoe Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars 19/25, 314 yds, 2 TD
3 Kerry Collins New York Giants Washington Redskins 24/39, 276 yds, 3 TD
4 Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints 20/25, 314 yds, 6 TD ("perfect" 158.3 passer rating)
5Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34/47, 386 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
6 Steve McNair Tennessee Titans Houston Texans 18/27, 421 yds, 3 TD
7 Aaron Brooks New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons 23/30, 352 yds, 3 TD
8Kerry CollinsNew York Giants Minnesota Vikings 23/39, 375 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
9 Tom Brady New England Patriots Denver Broncos 20/35, 350 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
10 Doug Flutie San Diego Chargers Minnesota Vikings21/29, 248 yds, 2 TD
11 Kelly Holcomb Cleveland Browns Arizona Cardinals29/35, 392 yds, 3 TD
12 Matt Hasselbeck Seattle Seahawks Baltimore Ravens 23/41, 333 yds, 5 TD
13Matt HasselbeckSeattle SeahawksCleveland Browns26/35, 328 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
14 Jeff Garcia San Francisco 49ers Arizona Cardinals19/28, 252 yds, 4 TD
15Aaron BrooksNew Orleans SaintsNew York Giants26/35, 296 yds, 5 TD
16 Brett Favre Green Bay Packers Oakland Raiders 22/30, 399 yds, 4 TD
17Tom BradyNew England PatriotsBuffalo Bills21/32, 204 yds, 4 TD

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Clinton Portis Denver Broncos Cincinnati Bengals 24 carries for 120 yards, 2 touchdowns
2 Jamal Lewis Baltimore RavensCleveland Browns30 carries for 295 yards, 2 touchdowns
3 Ricky Williams Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills42 carries for 153 yards, 1 touchdown
4 Ahman Green Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears 19 carries for 176 yards, 2 touchdowns
5Ahman GreenGreen Bay PackersSeattle Seahawks27 carries for 118 yards, 2 touchdowns
6 William Green Cleveland BrownsOakland Raiders26 carries for 145 yards, 1 touchdown
7 Travis Henry Buffalo BillsWashington Redskins31 carries for 167 yards, 2 touchdowns
8 Stephen Davis Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints31 carries for 178 yards, 2 touchdowns
9Ahman GreenGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings21 carries for 137 yards
10 LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego ChargersMinnesota Vikings16 carries for 162 yards, 2 touchdowns
11 Deuce McAllister New Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons28 carries for 173 yards, 2 touchdowns
12Deuce McAllisterNew Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles 19 carries for 184 yards, 2 touchdowns
13Clinton PortisDenver BroncosOakland Raiders34 carries for 170 yards, 2 touchdowns
14Clinton PortisDenver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs 22 carries for 218 yards, 5 touchdowns
15 Rudi Johnson Cincinnati BengalsSan Francisco 49ers21 carries for 174 yards, 2 touchdowns
16Jamal LewisBaltimore RavensCleveland Browns22 carries for 205 yards, 2 touchdowns
17Ahman GreenGreen Bay PackersDenver Broncos20 carries for 218 yards, 2 touchdowns

2004

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Donovan McNabb Philadelphia EaglesNew York Giants26/36, 330 yds, 4 TD
2Aaron BrooksNew Orleans SaintsSan Francisco 49ers25/34, 279 yds, 3 TD
3Peyton ManningIndianapolis ColtsGreen Bay Packers28/40, 393 yds, 5 TD
4 Byron Leftwich Jacksonville JaguarsIndianapolis Colts29/41, 318 yds, 1 TD
5 Daunte Culpepper Minnesota VikingsHouston Texans36/50, 396 yds, 5 TD
6Daunte CulpepperMinnesota VikingsNew Orleans Saints26/37, 425 yds, 5 TD, 2 INT
7Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesCleveland Browns28/43, 376 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
8 Drew Brees San Diego ChargersOakland Raiders22/25, 281 yds, 5 TD
9Drew BreesSan Diego ChargersNew Orleans Saints22/36, 257 yds, 4 TD
10Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings20/29, 236 yds, 4 TD
11Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Redskins18/26, 222 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
12Peyton ManningIndianapolis ColtsDetroit Lions23/28, 236 yds, 6 TD
13 Carson Palmer Cincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens29/36, 382 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
14 Billy Volek Tennessee TitansKansas City Chiefs29/43, 426 yds, 4 TD
15Kerry CollinsOakland RaidersTennessee Titans21/37, 371 yds, 5 TD, 1 INT
First player to be named Air Player of Week for two teams
16Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings30/43, 365 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
17 Marc Bulger St. Louis Rams New York Jets 29/39, 450 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Curtis Martin New York JetsCincinnati Bengals29 carries, 196 yds, 1 TD
2 DeShaun Foster Carolina PanthersKansas City Chiefs32 carries, 174 yds, 1 TD
3Jamal LewisBaltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals18 carries, 186 yds, 1 TD
4 Tiki Barber New York GiantsGreen Bay Packers23 carries, 182 yds, 1 TD
5 Chris Brown Tennessee TitansGreen Bay Packers27 carries, 148 yds, 2 TD
6 Reuben Droughns Denver BroncosOakland Raiders38 carries, 176 yds, 1 TD
7Rudi JohnsonCincinnati BengalsDenver Broncos24 carries, 119 yds, 1 TD
8 Priest Holmes Kansas City ChiefsIndianapolis Colts32 carries, 143 yds, 3 TD
9 Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles33 carries, 149 yds
10 Derrick Blaylock Kansas City ChiefsNew Orleans Saints33 carries, 186 yds, 1 TD
11 Edgerrin James Indianapolis ColtsChicago Bears23 carries, 204 yds, 1 TD
12Rudi JohnsonCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns26 carries, 202 yds, 2 TD
13 Julius Jones Dallas Cowboys Seattle Seahawks30 carries, 198 yds, 3 TD
First rookie named the Ground Player of the Week
14LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersTampa Bay Buccaneers25 carries, 131 yds, 1 TD
15 Fred Taylor Jacksonville JaguarsGreen Bay Packers22 carries, 165 yds, 1 TD
16 Shaun Alexander Seattle SeahawksArizona Cardinals30 carries, 154 yds, 3 TD
17Deuce McCallisterNew Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers28 carries, 140 yds, 1 TD

2005

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Drew BledsoeDallas CowboysSan Diego Chargers18/24, 226 yds, 3 TD
2Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsMinnesota Vikings27/40, 337 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
3Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesOakland Raiders30/52, 365 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
4 Eli Manning New York GiantsSan Diego Chargers24/41, 352 yds, 2 TD
5Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersNew Orleans Saints19/27, 215 yds, 3 TD
6Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsTennessee Titans27/33, 272 yds, 2 TD
7Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings28/36, 315 yds, 2 TD
8 Jake Plummer Denver BroncosPhiladelphia Eagles22/35, 309 yds, 4 TD
9Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens19/26, 248 yds, 2 TD
10 Chris Simms Tampa Bay BuccaneersWashington Redskins15/29, 279 yds, 3 TD
11Drew BreesSan Diego ChargersBuffalo Bills28/33, 339 yds, 4 TD
12Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens22/30, 302 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
13Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers22/38, 227 yds, 3 TD
First player to be named Air Player 5 times in a single season
14Drew BledsoeDallas CowboysKansas City Chiefs22/34, 332 yds, 3 TD
15Matt HasselbeckSeattle SeahawksTennessee Titans21/27, 285 yds, 3 TD
16 Kyle Boller Baltimore RavensMinnesota Vikings24/34, 289 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
17 Trent Green Kansas City ChiefsCincinnati Bengals23/29, 344 yds, 1 TD

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Willie Parker Pittsburgh SteelersTennessee Titans22 carries, 161 yds, 1 TD
2 Thomas Jones Chicago BearsDetroit Lions20 carries, 139 yds, 2 TD
3LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersNew York Giants21 carries, 192 yds, 3 TD
4LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersNew England Patriots25 carries, 134 yds, 2 TD
5 Tatum Bell Denver BroncosWashington Redskins12 carries, 127 yds, 2 TD
6LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersOakland Raiders31 carries, 140 yds, 1 TD
7 LaMont Jordan Oakland RaidersBuffalo Bills28 carries, 122 yds, 3 TD
8Tiki BarberNew York GiantsWashington Redskins24 carries, 206 yds, 1 TD
9LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersNew York Jets25 carries, 107 yds, 3 TD
10Shaun AlexanderSeattle SeahawksSt. Louis Rams33 carries, 165 yds, 3 TD
11Reuben DroughnsCleveland BrownsMiami Dolphins30 carries, 166 yds, 1 TD
First player to be Ground Player for two different teams
12LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersWashington Redskins25 carries, 184 yds, 3 TD
First player to be named Ground Player 5 times in a single season
13 Larry Johnson Kansas City ChiefsDenver Broncos30 carries, 140 yds, 2 TD
14Jerome BettisPittsburgh SteelersChicago Bears17 carries, 101 yds, 2 TD
15Tiki BarberNew York GiantsKansas City Chiefs29 carries, 220 yds, 2 TD
16Julius JonesDallas CowboysCarolina Panthers34 carries, 194 yds, 2 TD
17Larry JohnsonKansas City ChiefsCincinnati Bengals26 carries, 201 yds, 3 TD

2006

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesHouston Texans24/35, 314 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
2 Rex Grossman Chicago BearsDetroit Lions20/27, 289 yds, 4 TD
3Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions25/36, 340 yds, 3 TD
4Rex GrossmanChicago BearsSeattle Seahawks17/31, 232 yds, 2 TD
5Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesDallas Cowboys18/33, 354 yds, 2 TD
6 Philip Rivers San Diego ChargersSan Francisco 49ers29/39, 334 yds, 2 TD
7 Michael Vick Atlanta FalconsPittsburgh Steelers18/30, 232 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT
8Tom BradyNew England PatriotsMinnesota Vikings29/43, 372 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
9Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsTampa Bay Buccaneers24/32, 314 yds, 3 TD
10Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings24/42, 347 yds, 2 TD
11Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsNew Orleans Saints14/22, 275 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
12Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons21/30, 349 yds, 2 TD
13Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens21/32, 234 yds, 1 TD
14Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsDallas Cowboys26/38, 384 yds, 5 TD
15Rex GrossmanChicago BearsTampa Bay Buccaneers29/44, 339 yds, 2 TD
16Jeff GarciaPhiladelphia EaglesDallas Cowboys15/23, 238 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
17Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears21/42, 285 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersOakland Raiders31 carries, 131 yds, 1 TD
2Rudi JohnsonCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns26 carries, 145 yds, 2 TD
3 Brian Westbrook Philadelphia EaglesSan Francisco 49ers8 carries, 117 yds, 2 TD
4 Laurence Maroney New England PatriotsCincinnati Bengals15 carries, 125 yds, 2 TD
5Deuce McAllisterNew Orleans SaintsTampa Bay Buccaneers15 carries, 123 yds, 1 TD
6LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersSan Francisco 49ers21 carries, 71 yds, 4 TD
7 Chester Taylor Minnesota VikingsSeattle Seahawks26 carries, 169 yds, 1 TD
8Ahman GreenGreen Bay PackersArizona Cardinals21 carries, 106 yds, 2 TD
9LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersCleveland Browns18 carries, 172 yds, 3 TD
10LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersCincinnati Bengals22 carries, 104 yds, 4 TD
11LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersDenver Broncos20 carries, 105 yds, 3 TD
12 Joseph Addai Indianapolis ColtsPhiladelphia Eagles24 carries, 171 yds, 4 TD
13LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersBuffalo Bills28 carries, 178 yds, 2 TD
14LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersDenver Broncos28 carries, 103 yds, 3 TD

-Tomlinson broke the single-season touchdown record in this game

15LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersKansas City Chiefs25 carries, 199 yds, 2 TD

-First player to be named FedEx Ground POTW 8 times in a single season

16 Ron Dayne Houston TexansIndianapolis Colts32 carries, 153 yds, 2 TD
17Tiki BarberNew York GiantsWashington Redskins23 carries, 234 yds, 3 TD

-This was the final regular season game of Barber's career.

2007

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Tony Romo Dallas CowboysNew York Giants15/24, 345 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
2 Derek Anderson Cleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals20/33, 328 yds, 5 TD, 1 INT
3Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersSan Diego Chargers28/45, 369 yds, 3 TD
4Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings32/45, 344 yds, 2 TD
5Philip RiversSan Diego ChargersDenver Broncos13/18, 270 yds, 2 TD
6Tom BradyNew England PatriotsDallas Cowboys31/46, 388 yds, 5 TD
7Tom BradyNew England PatriotsMiami Dolphins21/25, 354 yds, 6 TD ("perfect" 158.3 Passer rating)
8Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersDenver Broncos21/27, 331 yds, 2 TD
9 Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens13/16, 209 yds, 5 TD ("perfect" 158.3 Passer rating)
10Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings33/46, 351 yds, 3 TD
11Tom BradyNew England PatriotsBuffalo Bills31/39, 373 yds, 5 TD
12Brett FavreGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions31/41, 381 yds, 3 TD
13Tony RomoDallas CowboysGreen Bay Packers19/30, 309 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
14Matt HasselbeckSeattle SeahawksArizona Cardinals22/33, 272 yds, 4 TD
15 David Garrard Jacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers17/33, 197 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
16Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh SteelersSt. Louis Rams16/20, 261 yds, 3 TD ("perfect" 158.3 Passer rating)
17Tom BradyNew England PatriotsNew York Giants32/42, 356 yds, 2 TD
Brady set single-season touchdown record (50)
Patriots finished 16–0 regular season

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Chris BrownTennessee TitansJacksonville Jaguars19 carries, 175 yds
2Jamal LewisCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals27 carries, 216 yds, 1 TD
3Brian WestbrookPhiladelphia EaglesDetroit Lions14 carries, 110 yds, 2 TD
4 Justin Fargas Oakland RaidersMiami Dolphins22 carries, 179 yds
5 Michael Turner San Diego ChargersDenver Broncos10 carries, 147 yds, 1 TD
6 Maurice Jones-Drew Jacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans12 carries, 125 yds, 2 TD
7 Kenny Watson Cincinnati BengalsNew York Jets31 carries, 130 yds, 3 TD
8Willie ParkerPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals22 carries, 126 yds, 1 TD
9 Adrian Peterson Minnesota VikingsSan Diego Chargers30 carries, 296 yds, 3 TD
10 Ryan Grant Green Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings25 carries, 119 yds, 1 TD
11Chester TaylorMinnesota VikingsOakland Raiders22 carries, 164 yds, 3 TD
12 Frank Gore San Francisco 49ersArizona Cardinals21 carries, 116 yds, 2 TD
13LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersKansas City Chiefs23 carries, 177 yds, 2 TD
14Ryan GrantGreen Bay PackersOakland Raiders29 carries, 156 yds, 1 TD
15Fred TaylorJacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers25 carries, 147 yds, 1 TD
16 Brandon Jacobs New York GiantsBuffalo Bills25 carries, 143 yds, 2 TD
17Clinton PortisWashington RedskinsDallas Cowboys25 carries, 104 yds, 2 TD

2008

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia EaglesSt. Louis Rams21/33, 361 yards, 3 touchdowns
2 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay PackersDetroit Lions24/38, 328 yards, 3 touchdowns
3Philip RiversSan Diego ChargersNew York Jets19/25, 250 yards, 3 touchdowns
4Brett FavreNew York JetsArizona Cardinals24/34, 289 yards, 6 touchdowns
5Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh SteelersJacksonville Jaguars26/41, 309 yards, 3 touchdowns
6Philip RiversSan Diego ChargersNew England Patriots18/27, 306 yards, 3 touchdowns
7 Trent Edwards Buffalo BillsSan Diego Chargers25/30, 261 yards, 1 touchdown
8Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsSan Diego Chargers30/41, 339 yards, 3 touchdowns
9 Kurt Warner Arizona CardinalsSt. Louis Rams23/34, 342 yards, 2 touchdowns
10 Jay Cutler Denver BroncosCleveland Browns24/42, 447 yards, 3 touchdowns
11Kurt WarnerArizona CardinalsSeattle Seahawks32/44, 395 yards, 1 touchdown
12Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsGreen Bay Packers20/26, 323 yards, 4 touchdowns
13Jay CutlerDenver BroncosNew York Jets27/43, 357 yards, 2 touchdowns
14Jay CutlerDenver BroncosKansas City Chiefs32/40, 286 yards, 2 touchdowns
15 Tarvaris Jackson Minnesota VikingsArizona Cardinals11/17, 163 yards, 4 touchdowns
16Peyton ManningIndianapolis ColtsJacksonville Jaguars29/34, 364 yards, 3 touchdowns
17 Chad Pennington Miami DolphinsNew York Jets22/30, 200 yards, 2 touchdowns

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Michael TurnerAtlanta FalconsDetroit Lions220 yards on 22 carries, 2 touchdowns
2 Darren McFadden Oakland RaidersKansas City Chiefs164 yards on 21 carries, 1 touchdown
3 Ronnie Brown Miami DolphinsNew England Patriots113 yards on 17 carries, 5 touchdowns (including a 19-yard pass)
4Larry JohnsonKansas City ChiefsDenver Broncos198 yards on 28 carries, 2 touchdowns
5Clinton PortisWashington RedskinsPhiladelphia Eagles149 yards on 29 carries, 1 touchdown
6Maurice Jones-DrewJacksonville JaguarsDenver Broncos125 yards on 22 carries, 2 touchdowns
7Clinton PortisWashington RedskinsCleveland Browns175 yards on 27 carries, 1 touchdown
8Clinton PortisWashington RedskinsDetroit Lions126 yards on 24 carries
9Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsHouston Texans139 yards on 25 carries, 1 touchdown
10Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers192 yards on 30 carries, 1 touchdown
11Ryan GrantGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears145 yards on 25 carries, 1 touchdown
12Michael TurnerAtlanta FalconsCarolina Panthers117 yards on 24 carries, 4 touchdowns
13 Peyton Hillis Denver BroncosNew York Jets129 yards on 22 carries, 1 touchdown
14 DeAngelo Williams Carolina PanthersTampa Bay Buccaneers186 yards on 19 carries, 2 touchdowns
15Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsArizona Cardinals165 yards on 28 carries
16 Derrick Ward New York GiantsCarolina Panthers215 yards on 15 carries
17LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego ChargersDenver Broncos96 yards on 14 carries, 3 touchdowns

2009

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentCompletionsAttemptsYardsTDsINTsPasser RatingNotes
1Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsDetroit Lions263435861137.0Brees tied the Saints' franchise record for the most touchdowns in one game. The six touchdowns also set a new career high for Brees, eclipsing his five-touchdown game as a member of the San Diego Chargers in 2004.
2Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsPhiladelphia Eagles253431131118.6This was Brees' 8th straight game with 2 or more touchdowns.
3Peyton ManningIndianapolis ColtsArizona Cardinals243537941130.5This was Manning's first career game in Arizona. With his 18th career game with 4 touchdowns or more, he passed Johnny Unitas for 3rd in that category on the NFL's all-time list. This was also Manning's 50th career game with 300+ passing yards.
4Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers243127130135.3With the victory in his first game against his former team, Favre became the first quarterback ever to defeat all 32 NFL teams. Favre also became the first player to be named the FedEx Air POTW for three different teams.
5Peyton ManningIndianapolis ColtsTennessee Titans364430931109.2Manning joined Kurt Warner and Steve Young as the only players to throw for 300 or more yards in their first five games of the season. He also passed Fran Tarkenton for 3rd on the NFL's career touchdown list.
6Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsNew York Giants233036940156.8Brees joined Archie Manning and Aaron Brooks as the only players to pass for 15,000+ yds and 100+ TDs as members of the Saints.
7Carson PalmerCincinnati BengalsChicago Bears202423350146.7Palmer finished one touchdown shy of matching his career high for a single game.
8Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers172824440128.6This was Favre's first game back in Green Bay since leaving the team after the 2007 season.
9Kurt WarnerArizona CardinalsChicago Bears223226150132.9Warner matched his career high in touchdowns for a single game, having previously thrown for 5 TDs as a member of the St. Louis Rams in 1999.
10Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions202934410120.5201 of Favre's 344 yards went to wide receiver Sidney Rice.
11Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsSeattle Seahawks222521340141.7Favre completed 88 percent of his passes in this game, setting a new career high. It was also his 22nd career game with four or more TD passes, passing Dan Marino for the top spot in that category on the NFL's all-time list.
12Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsNew England Patriots182337150158.3Brees' five touchdown passes went to five different players. This was the first game of his career with a perfect passer rating.
13Kurt WarnerArizona CardinalsMinnesota Vikings223228530127.7Warner passed Charley Johnson for fourth on the Cardinals' all-time list for passing yards.
14Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons314029630122.5Brees tied Aaron Brooks' franchise record for most passing touchdowns, as the Saints became the seventh NFL team to reach the 13–0 mark.
15Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh SteelersGreen Bay Packers294650330121.9Roethlisberger became the first Steelers quarterback to throw for 500 yards in a game. He also joined Y. A. Tittle and Warren Moon as the only quarterbacks to throw for 500+ yards, 3+ TDs, and no interceptions.
16Jay CutlerChicago BearsMinnesota Vikings203527341108.4This was the third game of Cutler's career in which he threw four touchdowns.
17Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsNew York Giants253131640148.7Favre threw for 30 touchdowns for the ninth time in his career, 4,000 yards for the sixth time, and finished with seven interceptions: the fewest of his career. With Favre's victory, 2009 would be the first year without a first-time winner of the FedEx Air POTW award since its inception in 2003.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsCleveland Browns25 carries, 180 yds, 3 TD
2Frank GoreSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks16 carries, 207 yds, 2 TD
3Maurice Jones-DrewJacksonville JaguarsHouston Texans23 carries, 119 yds, 3 TD
4 Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh SteelersSan Diego Chargers29 carries, 165 yds, 2 TD
5 Cedric Benson Cincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens27 carries, 120 yds, 1 TD
6Thomas JonesNew York JetsBuffalo Bills22 carries, 210 yds, 1 TD
7Cedric BensonCincinnati BengalsChicago Bears37 carries, 189 yds, 1 TD
8 Chris Johnson Tennessee TitansJacksonville Jaguars24 carries, 228 yds, 2 TD
9Michael TurnerAtlanta FalconsWashington Redskins18 carries, 166 yds, 2 TD
10Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions18 carries, 133 yds, 2 TD
11Ricky WilliamsMiami DolphinsCarolina Panthers22 carries, 119 yds, 2 TD
12Chris JohnsonTennessee TitansArizona Cardinals18 carries, 154 yds, 1 TD
13 Correll Buckhalter Denver BroncosKansas City Chiefs12 carries, 113 yds
14 Ray Rice Baltimore RavensDetroit Lions13 carries, 166 yds, 1 TD
15 Jerome Harrison Cleveland BrownsKansas City Chiefs34 carries, 286 yds, 3 TD
16 Jonathan Stewart Carolina PanthersNew York Giants28 carries, 206 yds, 1 TD
17 Jamaal Charles Kansas City ChiefsDenver Broncos25 carries, 259 yds, 2 TD

2010

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Jay CutlerChicago BearsDetroit LionsCutler went 23 of 35 for 372 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 19–14 win over the Detroit Lions.
2 Matt Schaub Houston TexansWashington RedskinsSchaub had a then franchise-record 497 passing yards and three touchdowns to rally the Texans from 17 points down in the second half in Houston's first-ever OT win, 30–27, over the Redskins.
3Michael VickPhiladelphia EaglesJacksonville JaguarsVick completed 17 of 31 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 28–3 win over the Jaguars.
4 Kyle Orton Denver Broncos Tennessee Titans Orton passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, in the Broncos' 26–20 win over the Tennessee Titans.
5 Shaun Hill Detroit Lions St. Louis Rams Hill had 21 completions out of 32 attempts for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 44–6 win over the St. Louis Rams. Hill was the first Lions quarterback to be named FedEx Air POTW since Joey Harrington in 2003.
6 Kevin Kolb Philadelphia Eagles Atlanta Falcons Kolb threw three touchdowns and one interception, completing 23 of 29 passes for 326 yards in the Eagles' 31–17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
7 Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Ryan led the Falcons to a 39–32 win over the Cincinnati Bengals completing 24 of 33 passes for 299 yards, three touchdowns with one interception.
8 Jason Campbell Oakland Raiders Seattle Seahawks Campbell completed 15 of 27 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders 33–3 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
9Brett FavreMinnesota VikingsArizona CardinalsFavre completed 36 of 47 passes for a career-high 446 yards with two touchdowns, including one with less than two minutes to go to tie the game and send it into overtime, and two interceptions in the Vikings' 27–24 win over the Arizona Cardinals. This was Favre's 20th and final FedEx Air POTW award, which was the most among quarterbacks at the time of his retirement.
10Michael VickPhiladelphia EaglesWashington RedskinsVick passed for 333 yards and four touchdowns in a record-setting performance during the Eagles' 59–28 win over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football.
11Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsRodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns in the Packers’ 31 – 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
12 Matt Cassel Kansas City Chiefs Seattle SeahawksCassel completed 22 of 32 passes for 233 yards and four touchdowns in the Chiefs' 42–24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
13Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersSan Francisco 49ersRodgers completed 21 of 30 passes for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers' 34–16 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
14Tom BradyNew England PatriotsChicago BearsBrady completed 27 of 40 passes for 369 yards and two touchdowns, as the Patriots defeated the Chicago Bears 36–7 to clinch a playoff spot.
15Michael VickPhiladelphia EaglesNew York GiantsVick completed 21 of 35 passes for 242 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the Eagles' come-from-behind victory over the New York Giants, which was dubbed the Miracle at the New Meadowlands.
16 Josh Freeman Tampa Bay Buccaneers Seattle SeahawksFreeman completed 21 of 26 passes for 237 yards and five touchdowns (tying a team record) in the Buccaneers 38–15 victory.
17Josh FreemanTampa Bay BuccaneersNew Orleans SaintsFreeman completed 21 of 26 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers 23–13 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Arian Foster Houston TexansIndianapolis ColtsFoster gained 231 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries in the Texans' 34–24 win over the Colts.
2 LeSean McCoy Philadelphia EaglesDetroit LionsMcCoy had 120 yards on 16 carries and a career-high three touchdowns as the Eagles held off the Lions 35–32.
3Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsDetroit LionsPeterson had 23 carries for 160 yards and two touchdowns, including one that went 80 yards, in the Vikings' 24–10 win over the Lions.
4LaDainian TomlinsonNew York JetsBuffalo BillsTomlinson rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets' 38–14 win over the Buffalo Bills. This was Tomlinson's 18th and final FedEx Ground POTW award, which was the most among running backs at the time of his retirement in 2012.
5 Matt Forte Chicago BearsCarolina PanthersForte rushed for 166 yards on 22 carries including two touchdowns in the Bears 23–6 win against the Panthers.
6 Chris Ivory New Orleans SaintsTampa Bay BuccaneersIvory rushed 15 times for 158 yards in the Saints' 31–6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
7Darren McFaddenOakland RaidersDenver BroncosMcFadden rushed 16 times for 165 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in Oakland's 59–14 victory over the Denver Broncos.
8Jamaal CharlesKansas City ChiefsBuffalo BillsCharles rushed 22 times for 177 yards in the Chiefs' 13–10 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
9Peyton HillisCleveland BrownsNew England PatriotsHillis rushed the Browns to a win with 29 carries for 184 yards and two touchdowns in Cleveland's 34–14 win over the Patriots.
10 Fred Jackson Buffalo BillsDetroit LionsJackson rushed 25 times for 133 yards and a touchdown, as the Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 14–12.
11Maurice Jones-DrewJacksonville JaguarsCleveland BrownsJones-Drew had 23 rushes for 133 yards plus a reception off a screen pass that he ran for 75 yards to set up his game-winning one-yard rushing touchdown in the Jaguars' 24–20 win over the Cleveland Browns.
12Peyton HillisCleveland BrownsCarolina PanthersHillis had 26 carries for 131 yards and three touchdowns in the Browns' 24–23 win over the Carolina Panthers.
13Maurice Jones-DrewJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansJones-Drew had 31 carries for 186 yards in the Jaguars' 17–6 win over the Titans.
14Darren McFaddenOakland RaidersJacksonville JaguarsMcFadden had 16 carries for 123 yards, 3 receptions for 86 yards and 3 TDs (2 rushing, 1 receiving) in a loss to the Jaguars.
15Ray RiceBaltimore RavensNew Orleans SaintsRice had 31 carries for 153 yards, 5 receptions for 80 yards and 2 TDs (1 rushing, 1 receiving) in the Ravens' win over the Saints.
16 LeGarrette Blount Tampa Bay BuccaneersSeattle SeahawksBlount had 18 carries for 164 yards in the Buccaneers' 38–15 win over the Seahawks.
17Arian FosterHouston TexansJacksonville JaguarsFoster had 31 carries for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns in Texans' 34–17 win over the Jaguars.

2011

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1Tom BradyNew England PatriotsMiami DolphinsBrady completed 32 of 48 passes for a career-high and team-record 517 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots' 38–24 win over the Dolphins.
2 Matthew Stafford Detroit LionsKansas City ChiefsStafford completed 23 of 39 passes for 294 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in the Lions' 48–3 win over the Chiefs.
3 Joe Flacco Baltimore RavensSt. Louis RamsFlacco completed 27 of 48 passes for 389 yards and three touchdowns in the Ravens' 37–7 victory over the Rams.
4Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersDenver BroncosRodgers completed 29 of 38 passes for 408 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in a 49–23 win over the Broncos.
5Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersAtlanta FalconsRodgers threw for 396 yards and two scores in the Packers' 25–14 victory over the Falcons.
6Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersSt. Louis RamsRodgers threw for 310 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the Packers' 24–3 win over the Rams.
7Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsRodgers completed 24 of 30 passes for 335 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers' 33–27 win over the Vikings.
8Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh SteelersNew England PatriotsRoethlisberger completed 36 of 50 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Steelers' 25–17 win over the Patriots.
9Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersSan Diego ChargersRodgers converted 80.8 percent of his pass attempts for 247 yards and four scores in the Packers' 45–38 win over the Chargers.
10Tony RomoDallas CowboysBuffalo BillsRomo completed 23 of 26 passes for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns in Cowboys' 44–7 win over the Bills.
11Matthew StaffordDetroit LionsCarolina PanthersStafford completed 28 of 36 passes for 336 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interception in Lions' 49–35 win over the Panthers.
12Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsNew York GiantsBrees completed 24 of 38 passes for 363 yards and four touchdowns in a 49–24 win over the Giants.
13Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersNew York GiantsRodgers completed 28 of 46 passes for 369 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception in a 38–35 win over the Giants.
14Matt RyanAtlanta FalconsCarolina PanthersRyan completed 22 of 38 passes for 320 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 31–23 win over the Panthers.
15Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsMinnesota VikingsBrees completed 32 of 40 passes for 412 yards and five touchdowns in a 42–20 win over the Vikings.
16Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsAtlanta FalconsBrees completed 23 of 39 passes for 307 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in a 45–16 win over the Falcons. During this game, Brees broke the all-time season yardage record by a quarterback, passing Dan Marino's previous mark.
17 Matt Flynn Green Bay Packers Detroit LionsBackup quarterback Matt Flynn completed 31 of 44 passes for a franchise-record 480 yards and 6 touchdowns, as well as 1 interception in the Packers' 45–41 victory over the Detroit Lions.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia EaglesSt. Louis RamsMcCoy had 15 carries for 122 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ 31–13 win over the Rams.
2Fred JacksonBuffalo BillsOakland RaidersJackson had two touchdowns and 117 yards on just 15 carries to help the Bills overcome the Raiders, 38–35.
3Darren McFaddenOakland RaidersNew York JetsMcFadden ran 19 times for 171 yards and two scores in the Raiders' 34–24 victory over the Jets.
4Matt ForteChicago BearsCarolina PanthersForte carried 25 times for 205 yards and a touchdown in a 34–29 win over the Panthers.
5Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsArizona CardinalsPeterson rushed for three scores and 122 yards in the Vikings' 34–10 victory over the Cardinals.
6Frank GoreSan Francisco 49ersDetroit LionsGore ran for 141 yards and a score on 15 carries in the 49ers' 25–19 win over the Lions.
7 DeMarco Murray Dallas CowboysSt. Louis RamsMurray ran 25 times for 253 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys' 34–7 win over the Rams. His total yardage broke the franchise single-game rushing record.
8LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia EaglesDallas CowboysMcCoy rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in the Eagles' 34–7 win over the Cowboys.
9 Willis McGahee Denver BroncosOakland RaidersMcGahee ran 20 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos' 38–24 win over the Raiders.
10 Michael Bush Oakland RaidersSan Diego ChargersBush ran for 157 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries in the win over the Chargers.
11 Kevin Smith Detroit LionsCarolina PanthersSmith tallied 140 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the Lions' 49–35 win over the Panthers.
12 Beanie Wells Arizona CardinalsSt. Louis RamsWells carried 27 times for 228 yards and a score in the Cardinals' 23–20 win over the Rams.
13Ray RiceBaltimore RavensCleveland BrownsRice tallied 204 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries in the Ravens' 24–10 victory over the Browns.
14 Marshawn Lynch Seattle SeahawksSt. Louis RamsLynch rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in a 30–13 win over the Rams.
15 Reggie Bush Miami DolphinsBuffalo BillsBush ran for 203 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries in the Dolphins' 30–23 win over the Bills.
16 C. J. Spiller Buffalo BillsDenver BroncosSpiller tallied 111 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Bills' in the 40–14 loss to the Broncos.
17Ray RiceBaltimore RavensCincinnati BengalsRice carried 24 times for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Ravens' 24–16 win over the Bengals.

2012

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsNew Orleans SaintsIn his NFL debut, the #2 overall pick completed 19 of 26 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns, as the Redskins defeated the Saints, 40–32. Griffin III was not only the first rookie to be named the FedEx Air POTW since the award's inception, but he became the first rookie to win it in his very first game.
2Eli ManningNew York GiantsTampa Bay BuccaneersManning completed 31 of 51 passes for 510 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in the Giants' 41–34 victory over the Buccaneers. This was the first 500+ yard game of Manning's career, which set a new career high for a single game.
3Joe FlaccoBaltimore RavensNew England PatriotsFlacco completed 28 of 39 passes for 382 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, as the Ravens defeated the Patriots, 31–30.
4Tom BradyNew England PatriotsBuffalo BillsBrady completed 22 of 36 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns, as the Patriots defeated the Bills, 52–28. With this victory, Brady improved to a career record of 19–2 against Buffalo.
5 Alex Smith San Francisco 49ersBuffalo BillsSmith completed 18 of 24 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns, as the 49ers defeated the Bills, 45–3. This was the third time in his career that Smith threw for 300+ yards. Smith was also the first 49er to be named FedEx Air POTW since Jeff Garcia in 2003.
6Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersHouston TexansRodgers completed 24 of 37 passes for 338 yards and six touchdowns in the Packers 42–24 victory over the Texans. This was the first six touchdown game of Rodgers' career, which matched the franchise record set by Matt Flynn in Week 17 of the previous season.
7Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsTampa Bay BuccaneersBrees completed 27 of 37 passes for 377 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, as the Saints defeated the Buccaneers, 35–28. Brees extended his NFL record of most consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass to 49 games.
8Tom BradyNew England PatriotsSt. Louis RamsBrady completed 23 of 35 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns, as the Patriots defeated the Rams in London, 45–7. New England became the first team in NFL history to win two games in London.
9 Andrew Luck Indianapolis ColtsMiami DolphinsLuck completed 30 of 48 passes for 433 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts' 23–20 victory over the Dolphins. This was Luck's first career 400-yard game, which also broke the rookie record for passing yards in a single game set by Cam Newton the year prior.
10Joe FlaccoBaltimore RavensOakland RaidersFlacco completed 21 of 33 passes for 341 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, as the Ravens defeated the Raiders, 55–20.
11Matt SchaubHouston TexansJacksonville JaguarsSchaub completed 43 of 55 passes for 527 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions, as the Texans defeated the Jaguars, 43–37. The passing yards and touchdowns were new career highs for Schaub.
12Robert Griffin IIIWashington RedskinsDallas CowboysGriffin III completed 19 of 27 passes for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, as the Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 38–31, on Thanksgiving Day. This was Griffin III's second straight four touchdown game.
13 Russell Wilson Seattle SeahawksChicago BearsWilson completed 23 of 37 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns, as the Seahawks defeated the Bears 23–17 in overtime. This was the third game-winning drive of Wilson's career.
14Tom BradyNew England PatriotsHouston TexansBrady completed 21 of 35 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns, as the Patriots defeated the Texans, 42–14. This was Brady's 18th career game with four or more touchdown passes, which passed Johnny Unitas for fourth on the NFL's all-time list in that category.
15Matt RyanAtlanta FalconsNew York GiantsRyan completed 23 of 28 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns in the Falcons' 34–0 shutout victory over the Giants.
16Aaron RodgersGreen Bay PackersTennessee TitansRodgers completed 27 of 38 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, as the Packers defeated the Titans, 55–7. The 342 yards matched his season high.
17Peyton ManningDenver BroncosKansas City ChiefsManning completed 23 of 29 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns, as the Broncos defeated the Chiefs, 38–3. The victory secured the number one seed for the Broncos throughout the playoffs, as Manning was named FedEx Air POTW for the first time since Week 5 of the 2009 season.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1C.J. SpillerBuffalo BillsNew York JetsSpiller carried the ball 14 times for 169 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 48–28 loss against the Jets.
2Reggie BushMiami DolphinsOakland RaidersBush rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns on 26 attempts, as the Dolphins defeated the Raiders, 35–13.
3Jamaal CharlesKansas City ChiefsNew Orleans SaintsCharles rushed the ball 33 times for 233 yards and one touchdown in the Chiefs' 27–24 victory over the Saints.
4 Brandon Bolden New England PatriotsBuffalo BillsBolden had 16 carries for 137 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 52–28 victory over the Bills. Bolden became only the second Patriot to be named FedEx Ground POTW, joining Laurence Maroney in 2006.
5 Ahmad Bradshaw New York GiantsCleveland BrownsBradshaw rushed for a career-high 200 yards on 30 attempts, scoring a touchdown in the Giants' 41–27 victory over the Browns.
6 Shonn Greene New York JetsIndianapolis ColtsGreene carried the ball 32 times for 161 yards and three touchdowns in the Jets' 35–9 victory over the Colts. The three rushing touchdowns matched his career high.
7Chris JohnsonTennessee TitansBuffalo BillsJohnson rushed for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 carries, as the Titans defeated the Bills, 35–34.
8 Doug Martin Tampa Bay BuccaneersMinnesota VikingsMartin rushed the ball 29 times for 135 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 36–17 victory over the Vikings.
9Doug MartinTampa Bay BuccaneersOakland RaidersMartin set a new franchise record with 251 rushing yards in the Buccaneers' 42–32 victory over the Raiders. Martin also scored four touchdowns, joining Mike Anderson as the only running backs with 250+ rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in a single game.
10Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsDetroit LionsPeterson rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, as the Vikings defeated the Lions, 34–24.
11Doug MartinTampa Bay BuccaneersCarolina PanthersMartin carried the ball 24 times for 138 yards in the Buccaneers' 27–21 victory over the Panthers.
12Arian FosterHouston TexansDetroit LionsFoster had 102 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries in the Texans' 34–31 victory over the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
13Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersPeterson had 21 carries for 210 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23–14 loss to the Packers.
14Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsChicago BearsPeterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries, as the Vikings defeated the Bears, 21–14.
15 Knowshon Moreno Denver BroncosBaltimore RavensMoreno rushed the ball 21 times for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 34–17 victory over the Ravens.
16Jamaal CharlesKansas City ChiefsIndianapolis ColtsCharles carried the ball 22 times for 226 yards and one touchdown in the Chiefs' 20–13 loss to the Colts.
17 Alfred Morris Washington RedskinsDallas CowboysMorris had 33 carries for 200 yards and three touchdowns, as the Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 28–18, to win the NFC East for the first time since 1999. Morris broke the franchise single-season rushing record, as he and Robert Griffin III became the first pair of teammates to win the FedEx Air and Ground POTW awards in their rookie seasons.

2013

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Peyton Manning Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens In the opening game of the 2013 NFL season, Manning became the sixth quarterback to throw for seven touchdowns in a single game, tying an NFL record, and becoming the first to do so since Joe Kapp in 1969. Manning also threw for 462 yards on 27 of 42 passes in the Broncos' 49–27 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Ravens.
2 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Rodgers completed 34 of 42 passes for 480 yards, setting a new career high and tying the Packers' franchise record set by Matt Flynn in 2011. Rodgers also threw for four touchdowns in Green Bay's 38–20 victory over the Redskins.
3Peyton ManningDenver Broncos Oakland Raiders Manning completed 32 of 37 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns in the Broncos' 37–21 victory over the Raiders. Manning matched Michael Vick's record of 12 touchdowns without an interception to begin a season, as the Broncos tied a franchise record with their 14th straight regular season victory.
4 Drew Brees New Orleans Saints Miami Dolphins Brees completed 30 of 39 passes for 413 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints' 38–17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. It was Brees and the Saints' ninth straight victory on Monday Night Football.
5 Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys Denver BroncosRomo completed 25 of 36 passes for 506 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, in the Cowboys' 51–48 loss to the Broncos. It was the first time that Romo threw for 500+ yards, setting a new career high.
6 Nick Foles Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers In his first start of the season, Foles completed 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 31–20 victory over the Buccaneers. It was the first career three touchdown game of Foles' career.
7 Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons Tampa Bay BuccaneersRyan completed 20 of 26 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns in the Falcons' 31–23 victory over the Buccaneers.
8Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints Buffalo Bills Brees completed 26 of 34 passes for 332 yards and five touchdowns, as the Saints defeated the Bills, 35–17. It was Brees' eighth career game with five or more passing touchdowns, extending his own NFL record.
9Nick FolesPhiladelphia EaglesOakland Raiders8 weeks after Peyton Manning tied the NFL record, Foles had a seven touchdown game of his own in the Eagles' 49–20 victory over the Raiders. Foles became the second Eagle to throw for seven touchdowns, joining Adrian Burk, and also achieved a perfect passer rating.
10Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsDallas CowboysBrees completed 34 of 41 passes for 392 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints' 49–17 victory over the Cowboys.
11 Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers Detroit Lions Roethlisberger completed 29 of 45 passes for 367 yards and four touchdowns in the Steelers' 37-27 comeback victory over the Lions. It was the 31st come-from-behind victory of Roethlisberger's career.
12 Philip Rivers San Diego Chargers Kansas City Chiefs Rivers completed 27 of 39 passes for 392 yards and three touchdowns in the Chargers' 41-38 comeback victory over the Chiefs.
13Peyton ManningDenver BroncosKansas City ChiefsManning completed 22 of 35 passes for 403 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Broncos' 35–28 victory over the Chiefs. Manning threw his 41st touchdown of the season in this game, setting a new Broncos franchise record.
14Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers Brees completed 30 of 42 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns, as the Saints defeated the Panthers, 31–13. Brees became the fifth player to throw for 50,000 passing yards in his career. Brees was also named the FedEx Air POTW for the 21st time in his career, passing Brett Favre for the most FedEx Air POTW awards among quarterbacks.
15 Matt Cassel Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia EaglesCassel completed 26 of 35 passes for 382 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, in the Vikings' 48–30 victory over the Eagles. The 382 passing yards were the most for Cassel since 2010, and the most by a Vikings quarterback since Brett Favre in that same season.
16Peyton ManningDenver Broncos Houston Texans Manning completed 32 of 51 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns, as the Broncos defeated the Texans to clinch the AFC West, 37–13. Manning threw for his 51st touchdown of the season, breaking the single-season touchdown record set by Tom Brady in 2007.
17Drew BreesNew Orleans SaintsTampa Bay BuccaneersBrees completed 24 of 31 passes for 381 yards and four touchdowns, as the Saints defeated the Buccaneers, 42–17, to clinch a playoff berth.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 LeSean McCoy Philadelphia EaglesWashington RedskinsMcCoy had 31 carries for 184 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' 33–27 victory over the Redskins.
2 James Starks Green Bay PackersWashington RedskinsStarks carried the ball 20 times for 132 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 38–20 victory over the Redskins.
3 DeMarco Murray Dallas Cowboys St. Louis Rams Murray rushed for 175 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries in the Cowboys' 31–7 victory over the Rams.
4 Adrian Peterson Minnesota VikingsPittsburgh SteelersPeterson had 23 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns, as the Vikings defeated the Steelers, 34–27.
5 Jamaal Charles Kansas City Chiefs Tennessee Titans Charles carried the ball 22 times for 108 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 26–17 victory over the Titans.
6 Eddie Lacy Green Bay PackersBaltimore RavensLacy ran for 120 yards on 23 carries in the Packers' 19–17 victory over the Ravens.
7 Chris Ivory New York Jets New England Patriots Ivory rushed the ball 34 times for 104 yards in the Jets' 30–27 overtime win over the Patriots.
8 Andre Ellington Arizona Cardinals Atlanta FalconsIn his first career NFL start, Ellington carried the ball 15 times for 154 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 27–13 victory over the Falcons.
9 Chris Johnson Tennessee TitansSt. Louis RamsJohnson rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries, as the Titans defeated the Rams, 28–21.
10 Mark Ingram New Orleans SaintsDallas CowboysIngram carried the ball 14 times for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 49–17 victory over the Cowboys.
11 Bobby Rainey Tampa Bay BuccaneersAtlanta FalconsRainey ran for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, as the Buccaneers defeated the Falcons, 41–28.
12Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersPeterson had 32 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown, as the Packers and Vikings played to a 26–26 tie. It was the first tie in the NFL since the Rams and 49ers did so the prior season.
13Adrian PetersonMinnesota VikingsChicago BearsPeterson rushed 35 times for 211 yards, as the Vikings defeated the Bears, 23–20.
14LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia EaglesDetroit LionsMcCoy carried the ball 29 times for 217 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 34–20 victory over the Lions.
15Eddie LacyGreen Bay PackersDallas CowboysLacy ran for 141 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries, as the Packers defeated the Cowboys, 37–36.
16LeSean McCoyPhiladelphia EaglesChicago BearsMcCoy rushed the ball 18 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' victory over the Bears, 54–11.
17 LeGarrette Blount New England PatriotsBuffalo BillsBlount carried the ball 24 times for 189 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots' 34–20 victory over the Bills.

2014

WeekFedEx Air
Player of the Week [1]
(Quarterbacks)
FedEx Ground
Player of the Week [1]
(Running Backs)
1 Matt Ryan (Falcons) Knowshon Moreno (Dolphins)
2 Philip Rivers (Chargers) DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
3 Kirk Cousins (Redskins) Le'Veon Bell (Steelers)
4Philip Rivers (Chargers)DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
5 Peyton Manning (Broncos)DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
6 Joe Flacco (Ravens)DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
7Peyton Manning (Broncos)DeMarco Murray (Cowboys)
8 Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) Mark Ingram II (Saints)
9Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) Jeremy Hill (Bengals)
10 Aaron Rodgers (Packers) Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks)
11Aaron Rodgers (Packers)Le'Veon Bell (Steelers)
12 Tony Romo (Cowboys) Justin Forsett (Ravens)
13 Ryan Fitzpatrick (Texans) C. J. Anderson (Broncos)
14Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)Le'Veon Bell (Steelers)
15Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)Jeremy Hill (Bengals)
16Philip Rivers (Chargers)Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks)
17Joe Flacco (Ravens) Lamar Miller (Dolphins)

2015

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2017

2018

FedEx Air players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 Ryan Fitzpatrick Tampa Bay Buccaneers New Orleans Saints Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 28 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 48–40 victory over the Saints. It was Fitzpatrick's first four-touchdown game since 2015.
2 Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers In his third career NFL start, Mahomes tied a franchise record with six passing touchdowns for 326 yards on 23 of 28 completions, as the Chiefs defeated the Steelers, 42–37.
3 Drew Brees New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons Brees completed 39 of 49 passes for 396 yards and three touchdowns, as the Saints defeated the Falcons 43–37 in overtime. Brees passed Brett Favre for the most career completions in NFL history.
4 Mitchell Trubisky Chicago Bears Tampa Bay BuccaneersTrubisky threw for 354 yards for a career-high six touchdowns on 19 of 26 pass attempts, in the Bears' 48–10 victory over the Buccaneers.
5Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints Washington Redskins Brees completed 26 of 29 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints' 43–19 victory over the Redskins. His 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Quan Smith helped him pass Peyton Manning to become the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards. This also marked the 30th time in his career that Brees was named the FedEx Air POTW.
6 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49ers Rodgers completed 25 of 46 passes for 425 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers' 33–30 victory over the 49ers.
7Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Mahomes set a new career high with 358 passing yards on 28 of 39 completions, four touchdowns, and an interception, as the Chiefs defeated the Bengals, 45–10.
8Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos Mahomes completed 24 of 34 passes for 303 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception in the Chiefs' 30–23 victory over the Broncos. This was Mahomes' seventh consecutive game with 300 or more passing yards, which set a new franchise record.
9Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints Los Angeles Rams Brees completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns, as the Saints defeated the Rams, 45–35.
10Mitchell TrubiskyChicago Bears Detroit Lions Trubisky completed 23 of 30 passes for a career-high 355 yards and three touchdowns, as the Bears defeated the Lions, 34–22.
11Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles Brees completed 22 of 30 passes for 363 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints' 48–7 victory over the Eagles. It was the 23rd career game for Brees in which he threw for four touchdowns without throwing an interception, setting a new NFL record.
12 Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins Luck completed 30 of 37 passes for 343 pass yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Colts 27-23 comeback victory over the Dolphins. This was Luck's eighth consecutive game with three or more touchdowns, tying Peyton Manning for the second-longest streak in NFL history.
13 Philip Rivers Los Angeles Chargers Pittsburgh Steelers Rivers completed 26 of 36 passes for 299 yards, two touchdowns, and led what would be the game-winning drive to defeat the Steelers, 33–30. The Chargers became the first visiting team to win in Pittsburgh after being trailing by 16 points at halftime.
14 Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia EaglesPrescott completed 42 of 54 passes for 455 yards, two interceptions, and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime to defeat the Eagles, 29–23.
15Philip RiversLos Angeles ChargersKansas City ChiefsRivers completed 26 of 38 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Chargers' 29–28 victory over the Chiefs. It was the first time Rivers and the Chargers had defeated Kansas City since 2013, and the first since the franchise relocated to Los Angeles from San Diego.
16 Nick Foles Philadelphia Eagles Houston Texans Foles threw for a franchise-record 471 yards with four touchdowns and an interception on 35 of 49 pass attempts, as the Eagles came from behind to defeat the Texans, 32–30.
17Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys New York Giants Prescott completed 27 of 44 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns, as the Cowboys defeated the Giants, 36–35. It was the first four-touchdown game of Prescott's career.

FedEx Ground players of the week

WeekPlayerTeamOpponentKey statistics and notes
1 James Conner Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns In his first career NFL start, Conner had 31 rushes for 135 yards and two touchdowns, as the Steelers and Browns played to a 21–21 tie, the first tie in the NFL since 2016.
2 Matt Breida San Francisco 49ersDetroit LionsBreida rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries in the 49ers' 30–27 victory over the Lions.
3 Adrian Peterson Washington RedskinsGreen Bay PackersPeterson carried the ball 19 times for 120 yards and two touchdowns, as the Redskins defeated the Packers, 31–17. Peterson became the first player to be named FedEx Ground POTW for three different teams, and his 18th award tied LaDainian Tomlinson for the most career FedEx Ground POTW awards.
4 Alvin Kamara New Orleans SaintsNew York GiantsKamara had 19 rushes for 134 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints' 33–18 victory over the Giants. It was the first three rushing touchdown game of Kamara's career.
5 Isaiah Crowell New York Jets Denver BroncosCrowell had 15 carries for 219 yards and a touchdown, as the Jets defeated the Broncos, 34–16.
6 Todd Gurley Los Angeles RamsDenver BroncosGurley ran for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries, as the Rams defeated the Broncos, 23–20.
7 Kerryon Johnson Detroit LionsMiami DolphinsJohnson rushed for 158 yards on 19 carries in the Lions' 32–21 victory over the Dolphins. Johnson became the first Lion to have multiple games with 100+ rushing yards since Reggie Bush in 2013, as well as the first Lion to be named FedEx Ground POTW since Kevin Smith in 2011.
8James ConnerPittsburgh SteelersCleveland BrownsConner carried the ball 24 times for 146 yards, and two touchdowns in the Steelers' 33–18 victory over the Browns. It was Conner's third straight multi-touchdown game.
9 Kareem Hunt Kansas City ChiefsCleveland BrownsHunt had 17 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 37–21 victory over the Browns.
10 Nick Chubb Cleveland BrownsAtlanta FalconsChubb ran for 176 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, as the Browns defeated the Falcons, 28–16.
11 Saquon Barkley New York GiantsTampa Bay BuccaneersBarkley carried the ball 27 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the Giants' 38–35 victory over the Buccaneers. It was the first game of Barkley's career in which he had multiple rushing touchdowns.
12 Christian McCaffrey Carolina Panthers Seattle Seahawks McCaffrey became the first player in Panthers history to surpass 100 yards in both rushing and receiving, with 125 yards on the ground on 17 carries, and 112 yards in the air on 11 catches. McCaffrey also had a rushing and receiving touchdown in the Panthers' 30–27 loss to the Seahawks. The 237 yards from scrimmage also set a franchise record.
13 Phillip Lindsay Denver BroncosCincinnati BengalsLindsay had 19 rushes for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos' 24–10 victory over the Bengals.
14 Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars Henry carried the ball 17 times for a franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in the Titans' 30–9 victory over the Jaguars. Henry's four touchdowns also tied the franchise record for the most in a single game, and made him the first player with four rushing touchdowns in a single game since Jonas Gray in 2014. The four touchdowns also included a 99-yard rushing touchdown, which tied Tony Dorsett for the longest touchdown run in NFL history.
15Derrick HenryTennessee TitansNew York GiantsHenry had 170 yards and two touchdowns on 33 rushes, as the Titans defeated the Giants, 17–0. It was Henry's second straight game with multiple rushing touchdowns.
16 C. J. Anderson Los Angeles Rams Arizona Cardinals In Anderson's Rams debut, he had 20 carries for 167 yards and a touchdown, as the Rams defeated the Cardinals, 31–9.
17 Jordan Howard Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings Howard ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, as the Bears defeated the Vikings, 24–10.

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2021

WeekFedEx Air
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and NotesFedEx Ground
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and Notes
1 Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)32/50, 379 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT in victory vs DAL

-Joined Drew Brees as only players to throw for 300+ yds 100 or more times

Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals)29 carries, 127 yds, 1 TD in victory vs MIN
2Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)24/36, 276 yds, 5 TD in victory vs ATL

-Brady improved to 9–0 in career vs Falcons

Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)35 carries, 182 yds, 3 TD in victory vs SEA
3 Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)26/38, 281 yds, 4 TD in victory vs KC Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)28 carries, 113 yds in victory vs IND
4 Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)25/32, 348 yds, 2 TD in victory vs JAX Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys)20 carries, 143 yds, 1 TD in victory vs CAR

-First FedEx Ground POTW award for Elliott since 2016

5Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)26/43, 398 yds, 4 TD in victory vs CLE

-11th career 300-yard game: most by any quarterback in their first two years in the league

Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)29 carries, 130 yds, 3 TD in victory vs JAX

-14 career rushing touchdowns vs Jaguars: most by any Titans/Oilers player

6 Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)36/51, 445 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs NE

-Fourth straight game with 3+ touchdowns; first victory by Dallas in New England since 1987

Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)14 carries, 145 yds, 2 TD in victory vs HOU
7Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)23/38, 416 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs BAL

-416 yards set a new career high

D'Ernest Johnson (Cleveland Browns)22 carries, 146 yds, 1 TD in victory vs DEN

-First career start

8 Mike White (New York Jets)37/45, 405 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT in victory vs CIN

-First player to throw for 400+ yards in first career start since Cam Newton in 2011

-First Jet to be named FedEx Air POTW since Brett Favre in 2008

Elijah Mitchell (San Francisco 49ers)18 carries, 137 yds, 1 TD in victory vs CHI
9Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)32/38, 356 yds, 2 TD in victory vs PHI Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns)14 carries, 137 yds, 2 TD in victory vs CIN
10Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)24/31, 296 yds, 2 TD in victory vs ATLJonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)21 carries, 116 yds, 1 TD in victory vs JAX
11Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)30/41, 382 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs PIT

-Fifth quarterback in NFL history to have 300+ yards passing and 90+ yards rushing in the same game

Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals)30 carries, 123 yds, 2 TD in victory vs LV
12Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)32/47, 375 yds, 2 TD in loss vs LVJoe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals)28 carries, 165 yds, 2 TD in victory vs PIT

-Third consecutive game with 2 rushing touchdowns

13Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)26/35, 317 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs CINJonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)32 carries, 143 yds, 2 TD in victory vs HOU

-10th consecutive game with a rushing touchdown: most since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2004-05

14Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)23/31, 275 yds, 3 TD in victory vs NYG

-First player to throw 30+ touchdown passes in his first two seasons

Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings)27 carries, 205 yds, 2 TD in victory vs PIT

-Second career 200-yard game

15 Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)21/26, 216 yds, 3 TD in victory vs ARI

-First Lion to be named FedEx Air POTW since Matthew Stafford in 2011

Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)29 carries, 170 yds, 1 TD in victory vs NE

-17th rushing touchdown of the season set a new franchise record

16Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)37/46, 525 yds, 4 TD in victory vs BAL

-First career 500-yard game: 525 yards also set a new franchise record

Rex Burkhead (Houston Texans)22 carries, 149 yds, 2 TD in victory vs LAC

-Set a new career-high in rushing yards: first Texan to win FedEx Ground POTW since Arian Foster in 2012

17Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)30/39, 446 yds, 4 TD in victory vs KC

-Set the new single-season franchise record for touchdowns and passing yards

Rashaad Penny (Seattle Seahawks)25 carries, 170 yds, 2 TD in victory vs DET
18Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)29/37, 326 yds, 3 TD in victory vs CAR

-Joined Drew Brees as only players in NFL history with multiple 5,000 yard seasons

Rashaad Penny (Seattle Seahawks)23 carries, 190 yds, 2 TD in victory vs ARI

-190 yards set a new career-high

2022

WeekFedEx Air
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and NotesFedEx Ground
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and Notes
1 Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)30/39, 360 yds, 5 TD in victory vs ARI

-Mahomes moved to 5–0 in season openers for his career

Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)31 carries, 161 yds, 1 TD in tie vs HOU
2 Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)36/50, 469 yds, 6 TD, 2 INT in victory vs BAL

-First career 400-yard game; 6 touchdowns tied franchise record

Aaron Jones (Green Bay Packers)15 carries, 132 yds, 1 TD in victory vs CHI
3 Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)22/35, 340 yds, 3 TD in victory vs WAS Khalil Herbert (Chicago Bears)20 carries, 157 yds, 2 TD in victory vs HOU

-Set a new career-high in rushing yards

4 Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)26/39, 378 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT in loss vs SEA Rashaad Penny (Seattle Seahawks)17 carries, 151 yds, 2 TDs in victory vs DET
5 Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)20/31, 424 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT in victory vs PIT

-Set a new career-high for passing yards

Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints)9 carries, 112 yds, 3 TDs in victory vs SEA

-Set a new career-high for rushing yards: joins Lamar Jackson as only non-running backs to be named FedEx Ground POTW

6 Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)28/37, 300 yds, 3 TD in victory vs NO Breece Hall (New York Jets)20 carries, 116 yds, 1 TD in victory vs GB

-First career start, set a new career-high in rushing yards: first player born in 2000s to be named FedEx Ground POTW

7Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)34/42, 481 yds, 3 TD in victory vs ATL

-First quarterback with five games of 400+ passing yards in his first three seasons

Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks)23 carries, 168 yards, 2 TD in victory vs LAC

-First career game with multiple rushing touchdowns

8Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)29/36, 382 yds, 3 TD in victory vs DET Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys)14 carries, 131 yards, 3 TD in victory vs CHI

-Tied career-high in rushing yards; first Cowboys RB with a three touchdown game since Joseph Randle in 2015

9Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins21/30, 302 yds, 3 TD in victory vs CHI Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals)22 carries, 153 yards, 4 TD in victory vs CAR

-First player with 150+ yards and 4+ touchdowns from scrimmage in the first half of a game since Shaun Alexander in 2002

10Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)25/32, 285 yds, 3 TD in victory vs CLE

-Third straight game with three passing touchdowns; first player to win three consecutive FedEx Air POTW awards since Aaron Rodgers in 2011

Justin Fields (Chicago Bears)13 carries, 147 yards, 2 TD in loss vs DET

-First quarterback in the Super Bowl era with multiple 60+ yard rushing touchdowns in the same season; becomes only the third non-running back to be named FedEx Ground POTW

11Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)24/39, 355 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT in victory vs PIT Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions)17 carries, 64 yards, 3 TD in victory vs NYG

-Set a new single-game career high for rushing touchdowns; first Lions player to rush for 3+ touchdowns in one game since Mikel Leshoure in 2012

12 Mike White (New York Jets)22/28, 315 yds, 3 TD in victory vs CHI

-2nd career game with 300+ passing yards and 3+ passing touchdowns in his 4th career start

Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders)33 carries, 229 yds, 2 TD in victory vs SEA

-Set a new franchise record for rushing yards in a single game; two touchdowns included a game-winning touchdown in overtime

13Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)29/39, 380 yds, 3 TD in victory vs TEN

-3rd career game with 300+ passing yards and 3+ passing touchdowns

Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders)26 carries, 144 yds, 1 TD in victory vs LAC

-9th career game with 100+ rushing yards and 1+ rushing touchdowns

14Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)27/39, 330 yds, 3 TD in victory vs MIN Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)14 carries, 119 yds, 1 TD in victory vs TB
15 Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings)34/54, 460 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT in victory vs IND

-Vikings' 33-point come-from-behind victory over the Colts set the record for the largest comeback in NFL history

Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots)19 carries, 172 yds, 1 TD in loss vs LV

-Set a new career-high in rushing yards; first Patriots player to be named FedEx Ground POTW since LeGarrette Blount in 2013

16 Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)27/35, 347 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs PHI Cam Akers (Los Angeles Rams)23 carries, 118 yds, 3 TD in victory vs DEN

-Set a new single-game career high for rushing touchdowns; first Rams player to be named FedEx Ground POTW since C.J. Anderson in 2018

17 Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)34/45, 432 yds, 3 TD in victory vs CAR

-With Buccaneers' victory, Brady clinched a playoff berth for the 14th consecutive season

Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions)22 carries, 144 yds, 1 TD in victory vs CHI

-Set a new career-high in rushing yards

18Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)19/31, 254 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT in victory vs NEKenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks)29 carries, 114 yds in victory vs LAR

-Third consecutive game with 100+ rushing yards

2023

WeekFedEx Air
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and NotesFedEx Ground
Player of the Week [2]
Statistics and Notes
1 Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
2 Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks)Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
3Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) De'Von Achane (Miami Dolphins)
4 Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
5 Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) Breece Hall (New York Jets)
6 Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins)
7 Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) D'Onta Foreman (Chicago Bears)
8 Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) Gus Edwards (Baltimore Ravens)
9 C. J. Stroud (Houston Texans) Keaton Mitchell (Baltimore Ravens)
10 Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) Devin Singletary (Houston Texans)
11 Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers)
12Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
13Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) James Conner (Arizona Cardinals)
14Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers)Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
15 Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) James Cook (Buffalo Bills)
16 Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns) Khalil Herbert (Chicago Bears)
17Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers)
18 Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)

FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year winners

YearAir
Player/position
TeamSeason Statistics and NotesGround
Player/position
TeamSeason Statistics and NotesRef
2003 Peyton Manning, QB Indianapolis Colts 4,267 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 67% completion percentage

-Named NFL co-Most Valuable Player with Steve McNair

Ahman Green, RB Green Bay Packers 355 carries, 1,883 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his third career Pro Bowl

2004 Peyton Manning, QB Indianapolis Colts 4,557 passing yards, 49 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 67.6% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player for second straight year, named NFL OPOY

Curtis Martin, RB New York Jets 371 carries, 1,697 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his fifth career Pro Bowl

2005 Carson Palmer, QB Cincinnati Bengals 3,836 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 67.8 completion percentage

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

Shaun Alexander, RB Seattle Seahawks 370 carries, 1,880 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

2006 Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints 4,418 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 64.3% completion percentage

-Named to his second career Pro Bowl

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB San Diego Chargers 348 carries, 1,815 rushing yards, 28 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

[3]
2007 Brett Favre, QB Green Bay Packers 4,155 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 66.5% completion percentage

-Named to his ninth career Pro Bowl in his final season in Green Bay

Fred Taylor, RB Jacksonville Jaguars 223 carries, 1,202 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

2008 Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints 5,069 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 65% completion percentage

-Named NFL OPOY

Adrian Peterson, RB Minnesota Vikings 363 carries, 1,760 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his second career Pro Bowl

[4]
2009 Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints 4,388 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 70.6% completion percentage

-Won Super Bowl XLIV

Chris Johnson, RB Tennessee Titans 358 carries, 2,006 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

[5]
2010 Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay Packers 3,922 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 65.7% completion percentage

-Won Super Bowl XLV

Jamaal Charles, RB Kansas City Chiefs 230 carries, 1,467 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

2011 Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints 5,476 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 71.2% completion percentage

-Named NFL OPOY

LeSean McCoy, RB Philadelphia Eagles 273 carries, 1,309 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

[6]
2012 Peyton Manning, QB Denver Broncos 4,659 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 68.6% completion percentage

-Named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in first full season since undergoing neck surgery

Adrian Peterson, RB Minnesota Vikings 348 carries, 2,097 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL OPOY for the first time in his career; finished with the second-most rushing yards by a running back in a single season

2013 Peyton Manning, QB Denver Broncos 5,477 passing yards, 55 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 68.3% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player for a record fifth time in his career, named NFL OPOY

LeSean McCoy, RB Philadelphia Eagles 314 carries, 1,607 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his second career Pro Bowl

2014 Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay Packers 4,381 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 65.6% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career

Le'Veon Bell, RB Pittsburgh Steelers 290 carries, 1,361 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

2015 Carson Palmer, QB Arizona Cardinals 4,671 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 63.7% completion percentage

-Named to his third career Pro Bowl, his first in nine seasons

Adrian Peterson, RB Minnesota Vikings 327 carries, 1,485 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his seventh career Pro Bowl; first player to win the rushing title three times since Barry Sanders

2016 Matt Ryan, QB Atlanta Falcons 4,944 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 69.9% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

Ezekiel Elliott, RB Dallas Cowboys 322 carries, 1,631 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

2017 Carson Wentz, QB Philadelphia Eagles 3,296 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 60.2% completion percentage

-Named to first career Pro Bowl, won Super Bowl LII (but did not play due to injury)

Todd Gurley, RB Los Angeles Rams 279 carries, 1,305 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

2018 Patrick Mahomes, QB Kansas City Chiefs 5,097 passing yards, 50 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 66% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

Saquon Barkley, RB New York Giants 261 carries, 1,307 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns

-Named the 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

2019 Lamar Jackson, QB Baltimore Ravens 3,127 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 66.1% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player; second player ever to be voted MVP unanimously

Derrick Henry, RB Tennessee Titans 303 carries, 1,540 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

[7]
2020 Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay Packers 4,299 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 70.7% completion percentage

-Named NFL Most Valuable Player for the third time in his career

Derrick Henry, RB Tennessee Titans 378 carries, 2,027 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns

-Named NFL OPOY for the first time in his career

2021 Tom Brady, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5,316 passing yards, 43 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 67.5% completion percentage

-Named to his 15th career Pro Bowl

Jonathan Taylor, RB Indianapolis Colts 332 carries, 1,811 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

2022 Joe Burrow, QB Cincinnati Bengals 4,475 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 68.3% completion percentage

-Named to his first career Pro Bowl

Josh Jacobs, RB Las Vegas Raiders 340 carries, 1,653 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns

-Named to his second career Pro Bowl; joined Marcus Allen as the only Raiders players to lead the league in rushing

2023 Brock Purdy, QB San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey, RB San Francisco 49ers

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