Tar Heels in NFL: Giovani Bernard has most productive game of season in Tampa's playoff win

Posted Jan 17, 2022
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a boost in their playoff opener and got one from Giovani Bernard, who missed the last four games with hip and knee issues. Bernard piled up 83 yards and a touchdown in the Bucs’ 31-15 playoff win Sunday over Philadelphia. "I’ve always been the type of guy that, when an opportunity arises, make the most of it." (Tar Heel Tribune)

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