The New England Patriots pass rusher took home AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording two sacks and blocking a field goal and returning it 58 yards for a touchdown. Jones netted eight tackles in the Patriots’ 30-7 win, and NESN.com marked him down for three quarterback hits and four hurries.
Jones took on more of an inside role against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and disappeared for stretches of the game. He was allowed to move to the edge Sunday, playing 3-4 outside linebacker and 4-3 defensive end, and flourished.
Jones was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month last November.