NFL Update: Week 5

Posted Oct 11, 2006

For the fourth straight week, former Tar Heel Julius Peppers was able to get to the quarterback recording sack number six of the season. The six sacks on the season are tied for the NFL lead with Trent Cole of the Eagles. Willie Parker returned to action in Week 5 following his bye week and managed to find the end zone for the third time this season. (Tar Heel Blue)

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