NFL: Julio’s hurting but vows he’ll be playing Sunday

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA.— Julio Jones vows his sore right hamstring is no cause for alarm.

The two-time Atlanta Pro Bowl receiver missed practice Thursday for the second straight day, but promises to be in the starting lineup when the 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.

“By me being able to go back out there, it wasn’t that serious,” Jones said. “It’s just precautionary. I’m going be ready to go.”