Melvin Gordon led the Chargers to their first win of the season last week in New York.
As a result, the NFL announced that the bruising running back is one of three nominees for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. He's up against the Jacksonville Jaguars' Leonard Fournette and Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones.
The 6-1, 215-pound Gordon was the focal points of the Bolts' offense, totaling 163 yards from scrimmage. He carried the rock 20 times for 105 yards (5.3 ypc), wearing down the Giants as the day went on. It was his first 100-yard performance on the ground since last November against the Tennessee Titans. Gordon also caught six passes for 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the game-winning score with 2:58 remaining on the clock.
Click here to vote for Gordon. Voting is open until Thursday at 12:00 p.m. PT, and you can also go on Twitter using #AirandGround and the nominee's last name.
Take a look through the top photos from Melvin Gordon's standout Week 5 performance.
San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) stiff-arms New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) stiff-arms New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) stiff-arms New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) to the ground while running with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes in a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, center, is hit by New York Giants middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) and defensive back Ross Cockrell (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
