Atlanta Falcons: Week Nine Grades Vs Washington

The Atlanta Falcons put together their most complete game of 2018, in their 34-17 win over the Giants. Here are those who flew high, and those who struggled.

Offensive Player of the Game:
Julio Jones – Wide Receiver

Week in and week out,Julio Jonesproduces for theAtlanta Falcons. Week Nine was no exception. Julio struck for seven catches on ten targets, netting him 121 yards receiving against the Washington Redskins. That’s an astounding 17. 3 yards per catch.

Julio Jonesmoved the chains for five first downs against Washington, and had 56 yards after the catch.Matt Ryanhad a quarterback rating of 144.2 when throwing the ball Julio’s way.

What was an exception in the Falcons’ shelling of the Redskins, is unbelievably for the first time in nearly a calendar year,Julio Jonesscored a regular season NFL touchdown.

The Falcons faked a toss to the right on the play, and threw a wide receiver screen left toJulio Jones. Julio picked up a couple of blocks, and jetted towards the end zone.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dixwho I previously mentioned as a possibleAtlanta trade target, nearly stopped Jones from scoring on the play. Instead Julio twisted out of the tackle, put his hand on the turf to keep from falling, and dove across the goal-line for the score.

The end result was a 35 yard touchdown reception,Julio Jones‘ longest play of the day. Julio nearly had two touchdowns on the afternoon. He beat former all pro cornerbackJosh Normanon a deep route. Norman dove and interfered, drawing a 47 yard pass interference penalty on the play, instead of giving up six points.

Most ofJulio Jones‘ damage was done againstJosh Norman,who asked the Redskins coaches for the opportunity to shadow him. Julio hit Norman for five catches and 85 yards. Norman was defending Julio on the touchdown as well.

The Atlanta Falcons tweeted a highlight of theJulio Jonestouchdown below.

Pro Football Focusgrades every play of every game and they gaveJulio Jonesa grade of 85.5, for his great game against the Redskins. That was the top grade for the Atlanta Falcons offense in the contest. It was tops on the team of any player who played 20 more snaps.

PFF Grade 85.5

ATL All Day Grade: A

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