Tar Heels In The NFL: Top Performances from Preseason Week One

Posted Aug 12, 2025
Sam Howell made quite the first impression in the Vikings’ preseason opener on Saturday. He threw for 105 yards on 11-of-13 passing, and led one of two touchdown drives for Minnesota. Power Echols saw his first NFL action with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, recovering a fumble that set up the Bears with prime field position inside the 5-yard line. (On3.com)

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