Recap: Former UNC Players in the NFL - Week 16

Posted Dec 26, 2017
Mitch Trubisky led the Bears to his fourth win as a starter completing 14 of 23 passes (61 percent) for 193 passing yards. He also ran the ball seven times for 44 yards and one touchdown. He topped off his rushing touchdown with a snow angel celebration. Giovani Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) carried the ball a season-high 23 times for 116 yards a touchdown. (Inside Carolina)

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