Falcons receiver Julio Jones reaches 90 catches, 1,200 yards

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reached 90 catches and 1,200 yards for the second consecutive season.

Jones entered Sunday’s game against the Vikings with 89 catches for 1,189 yards, which both were league highs through 10 games. Jones recorded his 90th catch on a seven-yard gain in the first quarter Sunday and then topped 1,200 yards with an 11-yard catch two plays later.

Jones finished the 2014 season with 104 receptions for 1,593 yards and six touchdowns.

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