Julio Jones is frequently put in the conversation surrounding the NFL’s best wide receivers, but the Atlanta Falcons franchise player doesn’t live up to the hype in one area: scoring touchdowns. He’s hit pay dirt just three times this year, and only 21 times in his last 58 games, including the playoffs.
Part of that is due to the New Orleans Saints defense knowing his limitations. They haven’t allowed a touchdown catch to Jones since adding cornerback Marshon Lattimore and free safety Marcus Williams.
To give some context on how long it’s been, Jones caught his last touchdown pass against the Saints on Jan.