NFL Update: Week 17

Posted Jan 4, 2011
Nine former Tar Heels and their respective NFL teams will be featured in the playoffs beginning next week. Brandon Tate reeled in two catches, including a 42 yard touchdown catch, as the Patriots' will be the No. 1 seed in the AFC after a 38-7 thrashing of Buffalo. Kentwan Balmer and the Seahawks defeated St. Louis to clinch the NFC West and become the first team to reach the NFL playoffs with a 7-9 record. (Tar Heel Blue)

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