Sports

Falcons Deion Jones among linebackers that allowed lowest passer ratings in coverage last season

12/07/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates after incepting the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, December 7, 2017.  The Falcons beat the Saints, 20-7. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM
12/07/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates after incepting the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, December 7, 2017. The Falcons beat the Saints, 20-7. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM
By Maghen Moore
June 21, 2018

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones was among linebackers that allowed the lowest passer rating in their coverage in 2017, according to Pro Football Focus.

The Falcons linebacker allowed a 79.3 passer rating in his coverage compared to the NFL average of 102.8.

Jones recorded 138 combined tackles, one sack, and three interceptions last season.

About the Author

Maghen Moore

More Stories