Julio Jones returned to the field on Sunday for his first regular season game since early October of 2013, and he looked back to full health as he caught seven passes for 116 yards against the Saints. Jones led the Falcons' receiving corps with nine targets from Matt Ryan.
Julio Jones returns with a huge fantasy Week 1
He started out slow, but Julio Jones looked liked he was back to his 2013 pre-injury form.
Kevin C. Cox
Jones coughed up a fumble in the red zone in the first quarter, but aside from that miscue, he put on an impressive show against New Orleans. The Falcons did not limit him at all, and there doesn’t appear to be any hesitation after returning from another foot surgery.
Fantasy impact: Last year Jones was on a torrid pace in his first five games prior to getting hurt. He seems to be on the track once again. Ryan looked his way in key situations. The Falcons’ game plan made sure Jones had the ball in his hands in open space.
While Jones failed to find the end zone, he’s a threat to go the distance anytime he makes a catch. Jones is locked in as a WR1 in any format. Owners are surely glad to see him back.
