Atlanta Falcons: Studs and duds vs. 49ers in Week 15

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Stud: Julio Jones

Julio Jones did it all within the passing attack for Atlanta in the victory, including hauling in the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds that led to the Falcons coming away with the road win.

Jones finished the contest with a team-best 134 yards receiving through the air, hauling in 13 total catches on 20 overall targets. The star wide receiver managed to grab two touchdown receptions and recorded a game-long reception of 28 yards for Atlanta.

Jones has been dominant all year long, and he once again played a huge role in the Falcons being able to come back and steal a game on the road in San Francisco against a tough 49ers squad.

Dud: Rushing defense

On the ground, San Francisco managed to hold an advantage over Atlanta while totaling 120 yards rushing on 27 attempts, getting in the endzone once on the ground in the game. Leading the way for the 49ers running game was Raheem Mostert, who has been stellar as of late for the 49ers. Mostert recorded 54 yards rushing and one touchdown on 14 carries, grabbing a game-long rush of eight yards.

Moving forward, the Falcons are going to have to do a better job of holding opposing teams in check on the ground and ultimately holding the team on the other end of the field out of the end zone.