One thing worth remembering: Julio Jones’s Super catches

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One thing worth remembering: Julio Jones’s Super catches

We’ve had several days to mourn the loss to the Patriots so maybe it is time to focus on some positives in the Super Bowl. The biggest may have been Falcons receiver Julio Jones’ spectacular play.

February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX: Falcons Julio Jones makes a dramatic catch past Patriots Eric Rowe during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Julio Jones keeps both feet in on this reception against Patriot defender, Eric Rowe tries to push him out. The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball for a reception during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Hyosub Shin/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball for a reception during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Hyosub Shin/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX The miracle wonder catch of Julio Jones over Patriots defender, Eric Rowe. The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Julio Jones (11) makes a reception as Patriot defenders close in. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a pass as New England Patriots' Eric Rowe defends during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a pass ahead of New England Patriots' Eric Rowe during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Julio Jones (11), wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, makes a catch against Eric Rowe (25), cornerback for the New England Patriots, during Super Bowl LI at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones, right, makes a catch as New England Patriots' Logan Ryan defends during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against New England Patriots' Eric Rowe (25) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a sideline catch over New England Patriots defensive back Eric Rowe (25) during Super Bowl 51, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a sideline catch over New England Patriots defensive back Eric Rowe (25) during Super Bowl 51, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a sideline catch over New England Patriots defensive back Eric Rowe (25) during Super Bowl 51, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

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February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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