Watch: Packers' Jones rushes for third TD vs. Cowboys

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half in a NFC wild-card game at AT&T Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Packers RB Aaron Jones rushes for third TD vs. Cowboys

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Jan 14, 2024 7:16 PM ET

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is devouring the Dallas Cowboys.

With 6:38 left in the third quarter on a second-and-7 at the Dallas nine-yard line, Jones punched in his third TD, giving the Packers a 34-10 lead. Through three quarters, Jones has rushed for 59 yards on 16 carries.

AARON. JONES.@Showtyme_33 scores again!#GBvsDAL | #GoPackGo

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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 14, 2024

It's a surprise the Packers are destroying the Cowboys' vaunted defense. In the regular season, Dallas was fifth in the league in points allowed (18.5). However, their run defense was a weakness they should have addressed. They ranked 17th in rushing yards allowed (112.4).

Meanwhile, Jones — a former Pro Bowler — is on a tear. Over his last three games, he rushed for 358 yards — the most in the league, per StatMuse.

Dallas must address its D-line problems in the draft. Otherwise, elite rushing attacks will keep exploiting the Cowboys in big games.

ESPN's Matt Miller recently predicted they would select Ohio State edge-rusher J.T. Tuimoloau with the 28th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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