James Conner a nominee for FedEx Ground Player of the Week
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner rushed for 128 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 35-31 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, scoring the game-winning touchdown in the final minute.
That performance has earned him a Week 17 nomination for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week.
Fans get the chance to vote for the running back performance of the week for the ground player of the week and the best quarterback performance for air player of the week.
Fans can vote here for their selection until Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET.
Conner won the award in Week 13 after his 104-yard, two-touchdown game in the Cardinals’ 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Conner and the other nominees for both awards are below.
Ground Player of the Week nominee: Cardinals RB James Conner
Conner had 26 carries for 128 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals’ 35-31 win over the Eagles. He also had a receiving touchdown.
Ground Player of the Week nominee: Bears RB Khalil Herbert
Herbert rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in a win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Ground Player of the Week nominee: Steelers RB Najee Harris
Harris rushed for 122 yards and two scores on 27 attempts in a 30-23 win over the Seahawks.
Air Player of the Week nominee: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson was 18for-21 passing for 321 yards and five touchdowns for a 158.3 passer rating in a 56-19 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Air Player of the Week nominee: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Prescott was 26-for-38 passing for 345 yards and two touchdowns for a 103.5 passer rating in a 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions.
Air Player of the Week nominee: Browns QB Joe Flacco
Flacco was 19-for-29 passing for 309 yards and three scores for a 121.2 passer rating in a 37-20 win over the New York Jets.
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