As you’d imagine, New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram and quarterback Drew Brees are up for weekly NFL awards from their stellar performances against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9. The NFL announced that both players are up for FedEx’s Air and Ground Player of the Week.
Ingram finished Sunday with 158 yards on 15 carries and a score, which included his big 75-yard run. He split time in the backfield with Tim Hightower after being benched for his fumble issues in consecutive weeks. However, Ingram ran like a madman when called upon and was awarded a game ball by the team.