Jones named NFC’s offensive player of the week

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was named the NFC’s offensive player of the week on Wednesday.

Jones caught nine passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons’ 26-24 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at the Georgia Dome.

Jones also moved into fifth place on the Falcons all-time receiving list, passing Jim Mitchell, posting 4,471 yards in just 50 games.

Since 2011, Jones’ 641 receiving yards on Monday Night Football leads the NFL.

This is Jones first time winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He won NFC Offensive Rookie of the month for December/January in 2011.

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