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Ryan, Jones set records as Falcons beat Panthers, 48-33
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) during the second half on Sunday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan and Julio Jones brought down some team records — and the defending NFC champions.Ryan shredded Carolina’s defense, passing for a team-record 503 yards and four touchdowns, Jones had 12 receptions for a Falcons-record 300 yards, and Atlanta overwhelmed the struggling Panthers 48-33 on Sunday. A week after being held to one catch in a win at New Orleans, Jones had a 75-yard scoring catch late in the game as Atlanta (3-1) solidified its early hold on the NFC South lead. Jones’ 12 catches came on 15 targets.
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