It just got even worse for Atlanta fans. Â Last night, the Falcons lost a late second game to the New York Jets and the Atlanta Braves were eliminated from the postseason. Â As if they were not already feeling down, the Falcons may face the real possibility that they could be without receiver Julio Jones for the rest of the season. Â Jones suffered an undisclosed foot injury during yesterday’s game. Â He tried to play through it, but he was seen limping off the field. Â The Falcons have been dealing with some serious injuries including running back Stephen Jackson, defensive end Kroy Biermann, and linebacker Brian Witherspoon. Â Biermann and Witherspoon were placed on injured reserve and are done for the year.
Jones had an X-Ray during the game yesterday and it did not reveal any structural damage, but after getting a CT scan, he realized the injury was serious. Â The Falcons will not say if Jones is definitely done for the year before getting a second opinion. Â Wide receiver Roddy White was unable to finish Monday’s game, being diagnosed with a hamstring injury. Â Tight end Tony Gonzalez has always been the most reliable receiver on the team, but without White and Jones as deep threats this team’s season may be over. Â They are currently 1-4 while the New Orleans Saints sit at the top of the NFC South at 5-0. Â If Jones does not need to go on IR it would be great news as the Falcons have a bye week and he can get an extra week to rest.
