Friday 20 January 2017 11:47, UK
Julio Jones says a toe injury is "no concern" ahead of Atlanta Falcons' NFC Championship clash with Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Jones left the Falcons' 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks last weekend and has been limited in practice, but said he is not worried by the injury.
"Everybody's going through pain right now," Jones said. "Mine is no different from any of the other guys on the team.
"Unfortunately for me, I've been dealing with it for weeks now. It works for me to be limited throughout practice, to be able to go Sunday."
The Falcons last made the Conference Championship in 2012, when they lost 28-24 to the San Francisco 49ers.
Asked about the recurring nature of the injury, which has caused Jones to miss time throughout his six-year career, the 27-year-old said it was all part of the game but added he found it frustrating not to be fully involved in training.
"It just comes with it," Jones added. "It's hard for people to tackle me, and when I'm breaking a tackle they'll roll up my ankle or my foot. That's football.
"It's difficult for me because of the competitor I am, but I understand going full speed in practice isn't good for the team.
"I do what I can, give Matt (Ryan) his reps - whatever he needs from me, but sometimes coach says he wants me to chill out."
Jones is the only Falcons receiver to have averaged over 100 yards this season, and added five touchdowns in a year which saw him voted to his fourth Pro Bowl.
He has been an integral part of Atlanta's high-scoring offence, and fans will be hoping Jones is at full speed come Sunday.
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