Julio Jones ends his touchdown drought

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones ended his touchdown drought in the second quarter against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Jones scored on a 11-yard catch to cap an 11-play, 81-yard drive as the Falcons took a 14-3 lead.

Jones had not scored a touchdown since grabbing an 8-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter against Tampa Bay on Nov. 1.

Jones is off to a fast start with five catches for 69 yards late in the second quarter. He closing in on the 1,500 yards receiving plateau for the season.

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