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Seahawks stud Ernest Jones IV one of NFL's biggest winners from Week 13

It was one of GM John Schneider’s best additions in recent seasons. Seahawks’ linebacker Ernest Jones IV had a monster game vs. the visiting Vikings on Sunday.
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Nov 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) runs back for an interception during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) runs back for an interception during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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It’s another edition of winners, losers, and takeaways from NFL Week 13 via the Bleacher Report quintet of Brad Gagnon, Brent Sobleski, Gary Davenport, Kris Knox, and Moe Moton, minus one game. That’s because the New York Giants and New England Patriots are battling at the moment at Gillette Stadium.

On Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks came up with the fourth shutout of this NFL season. The visiting Minnesota Vikings totaled 50 offensive plays, gained only 162 total yards, and turned over the ball five times in a 26-0 setback.

Macdonald’s club got a huge performance from its leading tackler on Sunday. “The Seahawks acquired linebacker Erenest Jones IV in a 2024 trade and signed him to a three-year extension this past offseason. Sunday's performance showed exactly why Seattle was eager to keep the 26-year-old in the fold.”

Jones finished the afternoon with a dozen tackles (7 solo), two passes defensed, and a pair of takeaways. “Jones picked off Max Brosmer twice, returning one of them for an electric 85-yard touchdown. Expect Jones to be a strong candidate for this week's NFC (Defensive) Player of the Week award.”

The five-year pro is having a huge season. The one-time member of the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans leads Macdonald’s squad with 93 tackles, this despite missing a pair of games. Jones also leads the Seahawks with five interceptions, and is fourth on the club with seven passes defensed.

Thanks to the Carolina Panthers’ 31-28 upset of the Rams earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks and Sean McVay’s club once again own identical 9-3 records. The performance by Jones and his defensive teammates considering the issues Sam Darnold and Seattle’s offense had on Sunday.

Klint Kubiak’s unit managed only 219 total yards and one touchdown. Darnold threw for only 128 yards, was sacked four times and lost one of two fumbles. Could Jones and a talented defense carry the ‘Hawks to their first division title since 2020, and beyond?

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Russell Baxter
RUSSELL BAXTER

Russell S. Baxter has been writing and researching the game of football for more than 40 years, and on numerous platforms. That includes television, as he spent more than two decades at ESPN, and was part of shows that garnered five Emmy Awards. He also spent the 2015 NFL season with Thursday Night Football on CBS/NFLN.