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Jones returns to help Falcons top Saints 30-14
Atlanta one win away from making playoffs as division champs
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) in the first half of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. - photo by Rogelio Solis
NEW ORLEANS — Julio Jones' remarkable return kept the Falcons alive in the NFC South playoff race while Jimmy Graham's fumble at the goal line sank the Saints. Coming back from a hip injury that had kept him out of practice for two weeks, Jones caught seven passes for 107 yards, and Atlanta remained in playoff contention with a 30-14 victory Sunday. Matt Ryan completed 30 of 40 passed for 322 yards and a touchdown, and Devonta Freeman ran for a 31-yard score for Atlanta (6-9), which faces Carolina (6-8-1) for the NFC South title next week in the Georgia Dome.
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