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Tar Heels In The NFL - Week Five
October 13, 2015 | Football
By Alex Zietlow and Turner Walston
Giovani Bernard
Bernard is quickly becoming the first down back in Cincinnati, out-producing the initial first-option Jeremy Hill. The former Tar Heel ran for 80 yards on 15 carries and caught five passes for 21 yards, while Hill only earned 13 yards on eight carries. Bernard's versatility to both run and catch out of the backfield is increasing the offense's productivity significantly; the Bengals average the second-most yards per game in the NFL behind the New England Patriots.
Eric Ebron
Ebron did not suffer any structural damage to his knee Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks; however, he did not practice all week leading up to the game this week against the Arizona Cardinals. Ebron has recorded 15 receptions for 179 yards in the four games he has played this season for the Detroit Lions. His team is currently 0-5, sitting in last place of the NFC North.
Connor Barth
Former Tar Heel kicker Connor Barth signed on with Tampa Bay after spending the preseason with the Denver Broncos. Barth was a perfect 3-3 from 35, 45 and 47 yards in his Buccaneer re-debut. Tampa earned its second win of the season by defeating Jacksonville, 38-31 on Sunday.
Tar Heels In The NFL – Week Five
Jonathan Cooper, Arizona – Started at right guard in Arizona's 42-17 win at Detroit.
Kareem Martin, Arizona – Had a solo tackle in Arizona's 42-17 win at Detroit.
James Hurst, Baltimore – Played in Baltimore's 33-30 overtime loss at Cleveland.
Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati – Had team highs of 15 carries and 80 yards caught five passes for 21 yards in Cincinnati's 27-24 win over Seattle.
Russell Bodine, Cincinnati – Started at center in Cincinnati's 27-24 win over Seattle.
Brandon Tate, Cincinnati – Returned two punts for 27 yards and four kicks for 87 yards in Cincinnati's 27-24 win over Seattle.
Sylvester Williams, Denver – Started at nose tackle and had one tackle in Denver's 16-10 win at Oakland.
Julius Peppers, Green Bay – Started at linebacker and had two tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in Green Bay's 24-10 win over St. Louis.
Cam Thomas, Pittsburgh – Played in Pittsburgh's 24-20 win at San Diego.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh – Handled long snapping duties in Pittsburgh's 24-20 win at San Diego.
Robert Quinn, St. Louis – Had six tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in St. Louis' 24-10 loss at Green Bay.
Garrett Reynolds, St. Louis – Played in St. Louis' 24-10 loss at Green Bay.
Bruce Carter, Tampa Bay – Had a hit on the quarterback in Tampa Bay's 38-31 win over Jacksonville.
Zach Brown, Tennessee – Had three tackles in Tennessee's 14-13 loss to Buffalo.
Da'Norris Searcy, Tennessee – Had a tackle in Tennessee's 14-13 loss to Buffalo.
