Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Jess Root

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

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

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

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

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

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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.

More Cardinals and NFL coverage

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.

 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.