Julio Jones, Atlanta squeaks by New York 24-20

The Atlanta Falcons improved to 2-0, after its 24-20 win Sunday over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Falcons’ star wide receiver Julio Jones totaled 13 catches for 135 yards.

He averaged 10.4 yards per catch, and brought in a 37-yard pass in the fourth quarter that set up a two-yard touchdown by running back Devonta Freeman. Jones has recorded 22 catches for 276 yards with two touchdowns in two games. Atlanta’s quarterback Matt Ryan completed 30 of 46 passes (65.2 percent) for 363 yards with a touchdown and no turnovers.

Falcons will travel to Arlington, Texas next week to face the Dallas Cowboys.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.