ON THE FALCONS BEAT
Deion Jones named NFC defensive player of the week
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Dec 13, 2017Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who had a game-saving interception and 17 tackles in the 20-17 win over the New Orleans Saints, was named the NFC’s defensive player of the week on Wednesday.
The game book had Jones with 13 tackles, but the Falcons’ coaching film review credited him with 17.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
