UNC in NFL: Tar Heel Standouts from Week 5

Posted Oct 13, 2021
Washington LB Cole Holcomb recorded a team-high 7 tackles and his first interception of the season against the Saints. Houston Texans OL Charlie Heck started his first NFL game of the season. Denver RB Javonte Williams rushed 8 times for 61 yards and caught 3 passes for 25 yards. Jets RB Michael Carter rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown. (Inside Carolina)

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