Source: Falcons' Jones (hamstring) to play Sun.
Falcons star Julio Jones, who had two touchdowns in his return from a hamstring injury in Week 6, will play Sunday against the Lions, a source told ESPN.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
1-5, 4th in NFC South
- 8/14CANC
- 8/21CANC
- 8/28CANC
- 9/3CANC
- 9/13L 38-25
- 9/20L 40-39
- 9/27L 30-26
- 10/5L 30-16
- 10/11L 23-16
- 10/18W 40-23
- 10/25
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- 11/8
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- 12/13
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Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
When Cameron Dantzler was the nearest defender to the targeted receiver at time of ball arrival in the first half, the Falcons completed 7 of 8 pass attempts for 58 yards and a touchdown, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer
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Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer
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Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer
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2020 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 177 | 122 |
| New Orleans | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 153 | 150 |
| Carolina | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 138 | 141 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 162 | 184 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards291.22nd
Rushing Yards112.019th
Points For27.012th
Points Against30.75th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(16) | A.J. Terrell | CB | Clemson |
| 2(15) | Marlon Davidson | DT | Auburn |
| 3(14) | Matt Hennessy | C | Temple |
| 4(13) | Mykal Walker | ILB | Fresno State |
| 4(28) | Jaylinn Hawkins | S | California |
| 7(14) | Sterling Hofrichter | P | Syracuse |