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Tar Heels In The NFL - Week Four
October 2, 2014 | Football
Ebron scores first touchdown
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Eric Ebron scored his first career NFL touchdown Sunday afternoon in the team's 24-17 win over the New York Jets. Ebron's score came on a seam pass that quarterback Matthew Stafford threw perfectly to the tight end's back shoulder, and the former Tar Heel was able to finish the play for six points.
After the game, Ebron was really excited about his first touchdown. Via Michael Rothstein of ESPNNewYork.com, Ebron said "It was just a blessing, man. Obviously it was meant to happen, it was meant to be. It happened, and I couldn't ask for anything more. I couldn't ask for a better throw or a better play call."
Watch the video of the touchdown here: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000401757/Ebron-scores-first-NFL-touchdown
Bruce Carter injured
Bad news out of Dallas Sunday night as linebacker Bruce Carter injured his quad while trying to chase down New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson in the fourth quarter. It's very unfortunate timing for Carter and the Cowboys, because Carter has been an impact player for the team so far this season. Last week, he ran back an interception to seal a Dallas win over St. Louis, and this week he made a great play to tip a Drew Brees pass into the air that allowed fellow linebacker Justin Durant to pick it off. So far this season, Carter is a big reason why Dallas is off to an impressive 3-1 start. Check out the video of Carter's pass deflection here: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000402542/Justin-Durant-picks-off-Drew-Brees
James Hurst makes first NFL start
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle was thrust into the starting lineup this week against the Carolina Panthers after the team's starting left tackle Eugene Monroe had one surgery. Hurst and the rest of the Ravens offensive line was outstanding Sunday afternoon as they controlled the line of scrimmage the entire day and kept the talented Panthers defensive line away from on quarterback Joe Flacco. Read more about Hurst's performance here from Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-09-28/sports/bs-sp-ravens-offensive-line-0929-20140928_1_kelechi-osemele-marshal-yanda-joe-flacco
Peppers makes return to Chicago
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers made his return to the Windy City Sunday afternoon to take on his former team, the Chicago Bears. Peppers recorded two tackles in the Packers' 38-17 win. Read a little bit more on Peppers' return from Chris Emma of CBS Chicago: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/09/28/julius-peppers-keep-emotions-in-check-focus-in-return-to-chicago/
Updates on NFL Tar Heels
Marvin Austin, DT, Denver – bye week.
Giovani Bernard, TB, Cincinnati – The 3-0 Bengals did not play this weekend.
Russell Bodine, C, Cincinnati – The 3-0 Bengals did not play this weekend.
Tre Boston, S, Carolina – was not active for the Panthers' game vs. Baltimore.
Zach Brown, LB, Tennessee – injured reserve.
Bruce Carter, LB, Dallas – started and had six tackles and two pass deflections, one that led to an interception.
Jonathan Cooper, OG, Arizona – bye week.
Quinton Coples, DE, New York Jets – started at outside linebacker in a loss to Detroit.
Shaun Draughn, RB, San Diego Chargers – played in the Chargers' win over Jacksonville
Eric Ebron, TE, Detroit – caught his first career touchdown pass on a 16-yarder from Matt Stafford; had three catches for 34 yards.
James Hurst, OT, Baltimore – started and played well in a 38-10 win over Carolina.
Kareem Martin, DE, Arizona – bye week.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, Indianapolis – had two catches for 12 yards in a 41-17 victory over Tennessee.
Julius Peppers, DE, Green Bay – had two tackles in a win over Chicago.
Jabari Price, CB, Minnesota – had a special teams tackle in the win over Atlanta.
Kevin Reddick, LB, San Diego Chargers – played in the Chargers' win over Jacksonville
Garrett Reynolds, OG, Detroit – made his third straight start at right tackle.
Robert Quinn, DE, St. Louis – bye week.
Da'Norris Searcy, DB, Buffalo – had four tackles and recovered a fumble against Houston.
Brandon Tate, WR, Cincinnati – bye week.
Ryan Taylor, TE, Green Bay – saw action on special teams in a win over Chicago.
Cam Thomas, DT, Pittsburgh – started at right defensive end and had a tackle against Tampa Bay.
Greg Warren, DS, Pittsburgh – had a special teams tackle and was perfect on all snaps vs. Tampa Bay.
Sylvester Williams, DT, Denver – bye week.
T.J. Yates, QB, Atlanta – did not play.
