Tar Heels in the Pros: Stats and Studs of Week 8 in the NFL

Posted Oct 31, 2018
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky added to a breakout year with another strong performance. Against the New York Jets, Trubisky threw for for 220 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 51 yards on the ground. Eric Ebron caught three balls for 37 yards and a touchdown during a win over the Oakland Raiders. The touchdown brought his season total to seven. (Daily Tar Heel)

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