After the Vikings signed Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and drafted Dallas Turner, some of the other Minnesota pass rushers were almost viewed as afterthoughts. But Patrick Jones II, the former Pittsburgh Panther, had something to say about that.
Jones II, who leads the team with four sacks, had a five-tackle and two-sack performance against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The Vikings defeated the defending NFC Champions on Sunday, 23-17. The Minnesota defense was dominant in the win against the 49ers. Jones II was clearly a key cog in how the Vikings got the job done.
Following the game, Pro Football Focus shared the top Edge defenders from Week 2. Jones II was the seventh-best Edge defender per PFF’s grading system. Jones II graded out with an 88.6 defensive grade following the win.
If he can continue his great play, the Vikings have four Edge rushers they could rotate in and out while not missing a beat.
The highest-graded edge defenders in Week 2 📊 pic.twitter.com/rolAdXGtff
— PFF (@PFF) September 17, 2024
