Jones' big day receiving sends Falcons to 31-24 win over Rams

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares to throw against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of Sunday's game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore

0916Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares to throw against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of Sunday's game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore

ATLANTA — One after another, a steady line of injured players made their way to the Falcons locker room.Fortunately for Atlanta, Julio Jones and Matt Ryan were not among them. Jones hauled in 11 passes for 182 yards, including an 81-yard touchdown, and the Atlanta Falcons held on for their first win of the season, 31-24 over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Ryan threw for 374 yards and two scores despite taking quite a beating behind the Falcons' shaky offense line.

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