Frustration will rest on his face in the offseason, as a Super Bowl ring eludes Falcons’ receiver Julio Jones.
Following a dominant performance against Green Bay in the NFC Conference championship game, Jones put on a show in Super Bowl 51. He caught four passes for 87 yards, including three on two touchdown drives.
All four of Jones’ catches resulted in first downs, with the biggest one coming during the fourth quarter.
Ladies and gentlemen, @JulioJones_11.
This is just unbelievable. #SB51 #RiseUp https://t.co/sUGgrtyevc
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017
The former University of Alabama standout hauled in a 27-yard pass along the sidelines, in which he kept both feet in bounds. He put Atlanta in position for a crucial field goal; however, two penalties forced it to punt.
Despite averaging 21.8 yards per reception, missed opportunities led to Jones and the Falcons dropping to New England 34-28 on Sunday night at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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.
