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Anyone who kept tabs on the Seahawks’ ferocious defense throughout regular-season play likely saw it as no surprise that Ernest Jones IV left his fingerprint all over Seattle’s Divisional Round rout on Jan. 17, 2026. A true big-play machine at the linebacker position — with a Second Team All-Pro nod to show for it — Jones left that greatness on showcase almost immediately, starting with a fierce, fumble-forcing tackle, followed by his teammate’s recovery. As if wanting versatility on his highlight reel, Jones checked that box with a heads-up interception, pivotal plays in what became a 41-6 win. Jones delivered some of everything on the end-of-game box score, pairing his two takeaways with six tackles and a lockdown-like 11.1 passer rating when targeted.