Tar Heels In The NFL: Week 8

Posted Oct 29, 2019
Washington Linebacker Cole Holcomb started on Thursday Night Football. He made seven tackles, and forced a fumble. However, Minnesota won at home, 19-9. Chicago quarterback Mitch Trubisky started against the Chargers, completed throws to eight different receivers on 23 of 35 passing for a season-high 253 yards with one interception. (GoHeels.com)

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