According to CBS News at 1045PM on Election Night

Heath Shuler the former NFL & University of Tennessee QB is the projected winner of a seat in Congress representing Western North Carolina in the 11th District of that state.

With 144 of 282 precints reporting, Mr Shuler has 53% of the vote. His opponent, the Republican incumbent Charles Taylor has earned 47% of the vote.

I'd like to thank Congressman-elect Shuler and his entire staff for welcoming us into their offices and for the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition in the Southeast in a distinct way from the plays we see on the field.