Falcons Julio Jones Fighting Sore Hamstring But Still Expects to Play Against Giants

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Julio Jones says his sore right hamstring is no cause for alarm.

The two-time Pro Bowl receiver missed practice Thursday for the second straight day, but promises to be in the starting lineup when the Atlanta Falcons (1-0) visit the New York Giants (0-1).

Coach Dan Quinn added there’s "zero" chance Jones will miss the game.

That’s good news for the Falcons. Jones, who caught nine passes for 141 yards and two first-half touchdowns against Philadelphia, is one of the NFL’s elite players at his position.

After tweaking the hamstring, Jones’ snaps were limited in the second half, but he still caught a 44-yard pass – the game’s longest play – to set up the winning field goal.

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