UNC in the NFL: A look at Tar Heels in Week 7

Zach Brown, Buffalo Bills, linebacker, #53

Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) makes a catch against the defense of Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Bills lost the Miami Dolphins, 28-25. Zach Brown played a solid game, finishing with six tackles. One of his tackles is pictured above, when he tackled Miami’s Jay Ajayi.

Brown leads all defensive players with 74 tackles, continuing his strong season for the Bills.

Next week it wont get easier. The Bills will take on the New England Patriots in a big AFC East showdown.

Buffalo has already beat the Patriots once this season.

Brandon Tate, Buffalo Bills, wide receiver, #15

Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandon Tate (15) during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Tate caught two passes for 31 yards in Buffalo’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. In addition, Tate returned two kicks for 41 yards and returned one punt for 30 yards.

Tate’s punt return set up Buffalo’s first score, which was a field goal.

Tate has been used primarily as a kick returner and punt returner, though he has seen time as a wide receiver throughout his NFL career.

Connor Barth, Chicago Bears, kicker, #4

Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Connor Barth (4) watches his field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears, 26-10. Barth scored four of Chicago’s 10 points. He made an extra point plus a 39-yard field goal.

For the season, Barth has made nine of 12 field goals. Most of his field goals range between 30-39 yards.

Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati Bengals, running back, #25

Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) carries the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Giovani Bernard played well against the in-state rival Cleveland Browns. Bernard rushed 17 times for 80 yards and a touchdown plus he caught one reception for seven yards.

Jeremy Hill is Cincinnati’s starting running back, Bernard gets a decent share of runs. Also, Bernard is the primary receiver out of the backfield.

Cincinnati beat Cleveland, 31-17.

Shaun Draughn, San Francisco 49ers, running back, #24

October 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Levi

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 34-17. Shaun Draughn had one run for 16 yards and caught five receptions for 37 yards and one touchdown.

Draughn is the number two running back behind the starter, Carlos Hyde.