In the season opener on September 7, he had five receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. On October 19, in Week 7, he had nine receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens. On November 16, he had eight receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. He became the 42nd player in NFL history to reach the 10,000-receiving-yard milestone in the game. On December 28, he closed out the regular season with eight receptions for 104 yards against the Carolina Panthers as the Falcons finished with a 6–10 record.