FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- A blowout road win against the Rams without injured Julio Jones doesn't necessarily mean Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn plans to sit his star receiver this week at home against 1-12 San Francisco.

Quinn saw other players pick up the slack in a 42-14 victory against the Rams as Jones was inactive with turf toe. Jones is expected to return to practice Wednesday in a limited role, and Quinn wouldn't rule out Jones playing Sunday.

"I think we just have to take it on a week-to-week basis in terms of if you're ready, and if you're ready, then you can go," Quinn said of Jones' status. "If you're not, then I understand where you're going, and it's best to hold. At this time of year, man, you throw everything else out and you go for it as hard as you can each week. And that's what we'll do with him as well."

Jones, who was injured in a Week 12 win against Arizona, did not practice all of last week. He was a game-time decision against the Rams and was supposed to run through full-speed routes during pregame warm-ups, but never did much more than a light jog.

"He really had really good intent of playing," Quinn said. "And then when he got out there Sunday and just wasn't ready to do what he can do, that was kind of the decision to hold him."

Without Jones and No. 2 wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who had a groin strain, the Falcons saw receivers Nick Williams, Taylor Gabriel, Aldrick Robinson, and Justin Hardy combine for 182 yards on 12 catches against the Rams, with touchdowns by Gabriel and Hardy.

"You know what it is? It's a really good demonstration of the guys and the belief that we have in one another on the team, whether it's a receiver or at DB," Quinn said. "Those guys are going to continue to step up and make plays. It shows a lot of belief in the guys. I thought that was really clear with Matt [Ryan], too. Without Mo, with Ju in there, we're totally counting on the guys. And it didn't change in terms of the mindset and the effort."

Regarding Jones, turf toe can linger, and medical experts say even the mildest case can involve one to four weeks of recovery. The 8-5 Falcons have three games left in the regular season and certainly want Jones healthy for a playoff run. It would seem logical to hold Jones out against the 49ers.

With Sanu expected to be limited Wednesday and Williams going through the concussion protocol, Quinn said there is a possibility J.D McKissic could be promoted from the practice squad to help fill the void at receiver, just as Williams was promoted last week.

In other injury news, Quinn said cornerback Jalen Collins will see the doctors about the knee strain he suffered against the Rams. Collins stepped into a starting role after the Falcons put Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant (pectoral surgery) on injured reserve. If Collins is sidelined for any amount of time, the Falcons would turn C.J. Goodwin or Deji Olatoye.

Quinn ruled out defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn for the 49ers while Clayborn continues to recover from knee surgery. Backup safety Kemal Ishmael aggravated a shoulder injury, which Quinn said is a concern for his special teams coverage standout.