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Wide receiver Julio Jones leads Atlanta Falcons to road win over Oakland Raiders

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (No. 11) catches TD pass against Oakland Raiders in Sunday's 35-28 win: Kyle Terada - USA TODAY Sports

Week two of the NFL season gave fans a match-up, featuring a pair of former Alabama wide receivers.

Six-year veteran Julio Jones got the better of sophomore talent Amari Cooper, during Sunday’s 35-28 win for the Atlanta Falcons over the Oakland Raiders. Jones led the Falcons in receiving with five catches for 106 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. He created separation from a Raiders’ defender on a slant route, giving Matt Ryan a viable target to hit in capturing a 10-3 lead on the road.

Three of Jones’ five receptions were in excess of 20 yards, with his longest being a 48-yard grab. The former first round pick (2011 draft) has nine catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns after two games.

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 @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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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 15 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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