The NFL has announced that Derek Carr is a nominee for this week’s FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week award for his outstanding performance in the Raiders’ 34-24 win over the Broncos. In the game Carr completed 18 of 27 passes (66.7 percent) for 341 yards and two touchdowns for a 134.4 passer rating.
Carr is one of three nominees for the award this week. The others are…
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Completed 36 of 51 attempts (70.6 percent) for 445 yards and three touchdowns for a 108.7 passer rating in Cowboys’ win over the Patriots.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
Completed 33 of 48 attempts (68.8 percent) for 373 yards and three touchdowns for a 112.6 passer rating in the Vikings’ win over the Panthers.
To cast your vote for the FedEx Air and Ground players of the week, go to NFL.com/FedEx. Voting closes Wednesday at noon Pacific (3pm ET). Fans can also vote on Twitter via the @NFL published polls and on the NFL Mobile App.
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