ATLANTA -- The Cleveland Browns worked all week to quell expectations for Josh Gordon, but Pro Bowl players tend to find their way onto the field.

Based on an unofficial snap count (stress: unofficial), Gordon played 25 of the Browns’ 36 offensive snaps in the first half Sunday against the Falcons, or 69.4 percent. During the week, Browns coach Mike Pettine stressed he didn't want to give Gordon too much, too soon, noting that getting into football shape takes time. Gordon missed the first 10 games of the season after failing a drug test.

Gordon isn't looking too rusty after one half of play, leading the team with 70 yards on four catches, taking a pair of screen passes for 22 and 19 yards. On the first series, Gordon played for three snaps, sat for two, then returned as a target on a deep passing attempt from Brian Hoyer.

Look for more of the same from Gordon in the second half -- a heavy workload in a crucial game that the Falcons led 14-13 at the half.