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Predicting the Falcons at Lions; Julio Jones says Falcons can’t get bored

Found December 21, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Julio Jones
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  Detroit Lions

Falcons wideout Julio Jones has learned the value of avoiding the trap game after the Falcons were caught sleeping against the Panthers to register their second loss.

Jones told the league’s website that Atlanta can’t afford to look beyond their upcoming match-up against the Lions. 

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