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Ernest Jones Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week After Seahawks’ 26-0 Vikings Shutout

The honor spotlights a Seattle defense surging under Mike Macdonald.

Overview

  • Jones delivered 12 tackles, two interceptions and an 85-yard pick-six for his first NFL touchdown in Week 13.
  • Seattle produced five takeaways and limited Minnesota to 162 total yards in the franchise’s first shutout since 2015.
  • The NFL noted Jones is just the third player since 2000 to post 12+ tackles, two picks and a pick-six in a single game.
  • The recognition is Jones’s first career Player of the Week award and makes him the fourth Seahawks linebacker in the past decade to earn it.
  • The 26-0 win moved Seattle to 9-3, underscoring the defense’s growing influence on the team’s playoff positioning.