Highlights of former Tar Heels in action in Week 5 of the NFL season

Look at what some of your favorite Tar Heels did in the NFL this past weekend in week five of NFL action.

The National Football League is in full force as week six creeps up, but before we get there, we must acknowledge some Tar Heels who stood out this past weekend.

Week five started wrong for former UNC running back Javonte Williams, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear. The explosive back had earned the starting spot for this season while splitting half the workload with backup Melvin Gordon.

This weekend was better for other Tar Heels as Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown scored his first NFL touchdown and followed up with his second in the same game. New York Jets running back Michael Carter also crossed the goal line twice in his team’s 40-17 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Not only did former offensive Tar Heels have a great showing, Washington’s linebacker Cole Holcomb filled up the stat sheet in the 21-17 loss to Tennessee. Holcomb finished with 15 total tackles on Sunday, and one was a tackle for loss.

As we prepare for another week in the NFL, we look at some vital moments from Tar Heels in week six.

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