The Atlanta Falcons weren’t sure if wide receiver Julio Jones was going to play in last weekend’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. After being listed as questionable on the team’s Friday injury report, Jones suited up and finished the game with six catches for 94 yards.
Jones nearly caught a Hail Mary attempt that would have won the game but the Falcons couldn’t convert and lost, 21-16, to the Saints in Week 13. As Atlanta prepares to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, it appears the team could be without the All-Pro receiver.
Jones sat out of practice on Wednesday due to a nagging hamstring injury. According to team reporter William McFadden, Jones did not practice on Thursday either.
Falcons announce to media that Julio Jones (hamstring) again did not practice today. Second straight day he's missed practice.
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 10, 2020
Despite a breakout season from WR Calvin Ridley, the Falcons’ offense doesn’t seem to execute anywhere near as well with Jones out of the lineup. For the season, Jones has 51 catches, 774 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
If Jones doesn’t suit up on Friday, he’s got a minimal chance of playing on Sunday. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s injury report for another update.
