Julio Jones caught nine passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was targeted 11 times in close to three quarters of play. The Atlanta Falcons pulled their starters with a 56-0 lead.
Julio Jones dominates for fantasy owners in Week 3
Jones looked impressive in his first two games of the year, but they were nothing compared to his performance in Week 3. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Roddy White sat out Thursday night's game, leaving Jones to reap the benefits as the clear No. 1 receiver. Through three games, Jones has 23 receptions for 365 yards and three touchdowns.
Fantasy impact: It was just another night for the Falcons star wideout. He made one over-the-shoulder catch as he was diving in the front right corner of the end zone for a touchdown. That’s just what we’ve come to expect of Jones: unreal plays.
The Falcons face the Vikings next week. Jones will be one of the top receivers on every analyst's rankings in Week 4 and every week going forward. There are no signs of ill-effects from his foot surgery last year. If he stays healthy, Jones has a shot to finish as the No. 1 wide receiver in fantasy.
