Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones put the franchise back in the win column for the first time since Oct. 26, snapping a six-game losing streak. The former Alabama standout also set a franchise record for receptions in a single season (118), surpassing teammate Roddy White who caught 115 balls in 2010. Jones was a match-up nightmare for Jacksonville, giving quarterback Matt Ryan a steady target.
Big day for Julio Jones in the stat book and the record book. #ATLvsJAX pic.twitter.com/cdr7edhjOv
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 20, 2015
He caught nine passes for 118 yards, posting an average of 13.1 yards per reception. He recorded his seventh touchdown catch of the season, hauling in an 11-yard pass from Ryan in the second quarter. Jones’ outing against the Jaguars was his seventh 100-yard performance this year. Atlanta defeated Jacksonville 23-17 at EverBank Field, improving to 7-7.
Jones stands at 118 catches for 1,544 yards. Atlanta will try to dethrone the undefeated Carolina Panthers (14-0) next week.
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.
