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Atlanta Falcons: Top 5 Wide Receivers of All Time

By Andy Hendricks

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Over their franchise history, the Atlanta Falcons have no shortage of play-making wide receivers.

#5. Terance Mathis

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

  • 7,349 Receiving Yards
  • 57 Receiving Touchdowns
  • 1× Pro Bowl (1994)

After serving as return specialist for the New York Jets, Terance Mathis signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 1994. He would remain with the Falcons until 2001, starting 124 games in his time in Atlanta.  Mathis was part of the 1998 NFC Champion team, catching a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIII.

#4. Alfred Jenkins

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

  • 6,267 Receiving Yards
  • 40 Receiving Touchdowns
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1980, 1981)
  • NFL Receiving Yards Leader (1981)
  • NFL Receiving Touchdown Leader (1981 – tied with Steve Watson)

Alfred Jenkins found success in the NFL after a stint in the World Football League. He played with the Atlanta Falcons from 1975 to 1983, starting 110 games for the Falcons.

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