This hasn’t been a typical season for ’s Aaron Jones, but the veteran running back has regained his peak form just in time to help the reach the playoffs.
Jones, 29, bounced back from hamstring and knee injuries to rush for at least 112 yards in each of the ’ last three games. The to earn the NFC’s final wild-card berth.
That enables Jones to return to his home state as the (9-8) visit the NFC East champion (12-5) on Sunday in a matchup that typically brings out his best. Jones, who went to Burges High School in El Paso and starred at UTEP, has rushed for 370 yards and six touchdowns in three previous meetings with the Cowboys.