.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png)
.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png)
JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEION JONES
#45 - LINEBACKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
73 TCKL
2 INT
4 SCK
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting 2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
Closes out impressive 2020 campaign Jones, who registered four tackles during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, ended the 2020 season with 106 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, 4.5 sacks, two intercept...
Impact Jones notched a 67-yard pick-six off of Las Vegas' Derek Carr in Week 12. Otherwise, he largely struggled in coverage this season. The 2017 Pro Bowler surrendered a 74.1 percent completion rate and six touchdowns over 54 targets, a notable decline from the 58.5 completion percentage and four passing TDs he conceded in 16 games last season. Meanwhile, Jones was deployed more than ever in pass-rush, blitzing on 61 occasions after registering 41 combined blitzes in 22 appearances between 2018 and 2019. Results translated, as in 16 games, Jones exceeded his QB hits total from his first 53 career appearances between 2016 and 2019 (six). The linebacker is signed with Atlanta through 2023, carrying a cap hit of $12.6 million next season.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from injury report Jones (toe) does not appear on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact A toe injury limited Jones in practice this week, but it's not enough for the linebacker to miss his first game of the season.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Jones (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Jones hasn't yet missed a game this season, and that he's still practicing in a limited fashion would seem to hint that he's on track for Week 16. As long as Jones' practice reps aren't downgraded ahead of Sunday's road game against the Chiefs, he should draw his usual start at middle linebacker.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets to Brady for Week 15 sack Jones registered a team-high 10 tackles, including one sack during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact The LSU product registered two QB hits on Tom Brady, pushing his 2020 sack total to 4.5 with a second-quarter takedown of the Canton-bound signal-caller. That mark more than quadruples a previous career high in sacks for Jones, who has been deployed 50 times as a blitzer this season. In 22 starts between 2018 and 2019, Jones blitzed on a combined 41 occasions.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons Matt Ryan threw three interceptions in the second half of Atlanta's 20-17 loss in Los Angeles with the last two coming as he was leading the offense into field-goal range with the...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yet another impactful showing Jones registered 10 tackles and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Saints.
Impact Given his fourth-quarter fumble recovery, courtesy of a Steven Means sack on Taysom Hill, Jones has now generated takeaways in back-to-back games. The 2017 Pro Bowler stands with 78 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions to his ledger as Atlanta prepares to face the recently shut out Chargers in Week 14. Austin Ekeler presents a unique challenge to Jones and Co. as a high-level pass catcher out of the backfield.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat Matt Ryan and Julio Jones couldn’t connect on a 39-yard Hail Mary pass as the ball fell to the end zone turf and Atlanta lost 21-16 to the New Orleans Saints
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints doing just fine with Brees sidelined again by injury The New Orleans Saints can’t wait to have Drew Brees taking snaps again
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants? In this strangest of NFL seasons in this weirdest of years, here’s a matchup of division leaders you wouldn’t expect: Seattle hosting the New York Giants
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons The first-place New Orleans Saints will go for their second win in three weeks over the Falcons when the NFC South rivals meet Sunday in Atlanta
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gruden compares lopsided Raiders loss to oral surgery Coach Jon Gruden didn’t feel any better rewatching the Las Vegas Raiders' lopsided loss at Atlanta than he did when he saw it in person
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons show plenty of pride after 0-5 start, coach change After losing their first five games and firing the head coach, the Atlanta Falcons had every reason to throw in the towel on this season
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Superb outing against Raiders Jones recorded five tackles, a pass breakup and a pick-six in Sunday's 43-6 win over the Raiders.
Impact Jones was instrumental in shutting down the Raiders' run attack, as Josh Jacobs was held to just 27 yards on seven carries, while Devontae Booker produced six yards on five rushes. The middle linebacker came through for fantasy managers, too, marking the fifth pick-six of his five-year NFL career. He'll be in charge of slowing down Taysom Hill's run game when the Saints come to town in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 12 NFL Today, Week 12
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6 ATLANTA (AP) — Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlant...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Gruden apologizes to 'Raider nation' after ugly loss in ATL Raiders coach Jon Gruden apologized after his team set season highs for penalties, turnovers and sacks allowed in a miserable 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Ryan on Deion Jones' pick-six: Great players are opportunistic Deion Jones continues to make game-changing plays for the Falcons
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6 ATLANTA - Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Fal...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6 Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoro...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6 Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoro...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6 Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoroughly dominated Derek Carr and the bumbl...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Deion Jones shows blazing speed on untouched 67-yard TD Can't-Miss Play: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones shows off his blazing speed on an untouched 67-yard interception return for a touchd...
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • NFL.COM
Sacks Taysom Hill Jones registered six combined tackles, including one sack during Sunday's 24-9 loss to New Orleans.
Impact The 2017 Pro Bowler has stepped up his presence in pass-rush in recent outings, collecting seven QB hits and three sacks in his past five games played. Jones has struggled in coverage comparatively, surrendering 11.3 yards per completion and already four touchdown passes against him in coverage this season. Up next is a matchup against Las Vegas, who offers an opposing quarterback in Derek Carr who is throwing to an uber-efficient 19:3 TD:INT on the year.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tightroping Taysom Hill outruns Deion Jones for second rushing TD New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill rushes for a 10-yard touchdown.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM
