After a 25 carry 205 yard performance against the Carolina Panthers, Matt Forte was award the FedEx Ground Player of The Week, according to John “Moon” Mullin on csnchicago.com.
The voting took place Tuesday October 5 to Thursday October 7. Voting for the Fedex Air and Ground Players of The Week took place here http://www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2011/REG/4.
Forte rushed for 205 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown in the Bears 34-29 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Like most of the season, Forte has virtually been all of Chicago’s offense in the rushing and passing game.
A Chicago Junior Achievement chapter receives $2000 courtesy of Fedex.