Tar Heels in NFL: Trubisky gets big win; Big catches for Hollins, Ebron; Holcomb, Boston play well

Posted Dec 27, 2020
Mitch Trubisky threw for 265 yards, two touchdowns, and ran for another score in Chicago's 41–17 victory over Jacksonville. Miami has a chance to make the playoffs, thanks to Mack Hollins’ big catch on a key drive during their 26–25 victory Saturday. After missing one game in concussion protocol, linebacker Cole Holcomb was back for Washington. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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