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Julio Jones catches 2 long TD passes, sets NFL record in first half against Tampa Bay

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entered Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 54 receptions in the 2017 NFL season, but only one of them had resulted in a touchdown.

In a 5:10 span in the second quarter on Sunday, Jones added two touchdowns to his total.

The former Foley High School and Alabama standout hauled in a 51-yard touchdown reception with 12:36 left in the second quarter against Tampa Bay. But Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan didn't throw it.

The TD toss came from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who took the snap as a wildcat tailback. After almost losing the football on a fake handoff, Sanu uncorked the touchdown pass to Jones.