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(Dec 19, 1982 · Week 15)

In a season in which he was named First-Team All-Pro for the first time of his career, Ed 'Too Tall' Jones showcased his remarkable, game-breaking ability on defense particularly strongly in Dallas' Week 15 matchup with the Saints on Dec. 19, 1982. On one occasion, Jones hauled his massive frame across the backfield in a full sprint to impressively chase down the quarterback from behind for a big sack. Later, with the Saints threatening to score, Jones was one of a few Dallas pass rushers to quickly close in on the New Orleans quarterback, and when a wayward pass was tossed into the air as a teammate was dragging the quarterback down, Jones hauled it in for an interception to force a crucial turnover. Dallas would go on to beat New Orleans in this one, 21-7, helping to secure their position in the playoff race.

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