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Falcons’ WR Julio Jones edged Atlanta past Tennessee

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Atlanta bounced back into the win column Sunday after a 10-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Falcons’ star wide receiver Julio Jones recorded the team’s lone touchdown, an eight-yard reception from quarterback Matt Ryan in the second half.

The former Alabama standout was targeted 17 times, totaling nine receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. Jones averaged 10.2 yards per catch and brought in two passes on Atlanta’s touchdown drive in the third quarter. Its offense started on the 12-yard line, when Jones grabbed a 20-yard pass from Ryan. His efforts moved the ball to the 32-yard line, allowing the Falcons a chance to establish running back Devonta Freeman. He totaled 116 rushing yards.

Jones’ touchdown catch capped off a drive lasting nine plays for 88 yards.

It was not pretty, but Jones and the Falcons improved to 6-1 on the season. Atlanta will return to the Georgia Dome next week for an NFC South showdown against Tampa Bay.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama MagazineYou can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

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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.

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