Tar Heels in NFL: Mitch Trubisky accurate in first game in month; rough game for Sam Howell

Posted Dec 4, 2023
On a rough day for Sam Howell in a Washington loss, Mitch Trubisky got on the field for the first time in over a month and was an accurate passer in Pittsburgh’s loss. Houston offensive lineman Charlie Heck came off the PUP list and made his season debut. Denver running back Javonte Williams had 13 carries for 46 yards and three catches for 24 yards. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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