Cardinals’ Chandler Jones sets new franchise record for sacks vs. 49ers

Nov 7, 2021, 4:41 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2021, 7:35 am

Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals pumps up the crowd against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Green Bay won 24-21. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

(Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

BY ARIZONA SPORTS

After a five-week sack hiatus, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones only needed less than a half to get the better of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the 31-17 win on Sunday.

The takedown not only snapped Jones’ sack-less streak, it elevated him to the top of the team’s franchise record book.

With Jones’ sack in Week 9, the linebacker passed the late Freddie Joe Nunn (66.5) for the most sacks in franchise history with 67. Jones moved into the No. 1 spot by playing just 76 games. Nunn took 131 contests to achieve his mark.

Fittingly, Jones paid homage to the former Cardinal, revealing a shirt featuring Nunn after the sack.

All hail the king.

Chandler Jones has passed Freddie Joe Nunn as the franchise’s all-time sacks leader 👑 pic.twitter.com/P2FeDUCcUc

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 7, 2021

“It felt good. I wore that shirt for two games. … and that’s a huge milestone, honestly,” Jones told reporters after the game. “I dedicate that sack to Freddie and his family. My condolences are to him. Hopefully we can keep this rolling and keep it going throughout the season. The spirits are high right now on the team and hopefully we can carry that over to the Panthers.”

This is the shirt Chandler Jones is wearing under his uniform today in honor of former Cardinal Freddie Joe Nunn who passed away last month,

With that sack of Jimmy Garoppolo, Jones passed Nunn as the franchise leader in sacks & lifted his jersey to show the shirt. pic.twitter.com/EiB314QalX

— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) November 7, 2021

Jones’ sack was one of five the Cardinals registered throughout the matchup on Sunday, with Markus Golden picking up a career-high three and Jordan Phillips adding another.

Jones finished with three tackles, one of which was for a loss, and two QB hits.

Arizona’s defense held San Francisco largely in check in Week 9, allowing just four of the 49ers’ third-down conversion attempts and keeping their running game to a measly 39 yards on 11 carries.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers' Trenton Cannon, top, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) fumbles in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., hidden, and safety Budda Baker, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. The Cardinals recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, top, jumps against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) and safety Budda Baker, bottom, before fumbling the ball, which was recovered by the Cardinals, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tavon Wilson, left, and defensive back Emmanuel Moseley, right, defend a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Inactive Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass on the sideline before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) celebrates with guard Max Garcia (73) after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) recovers a fumble by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tavon Wilson, left, and defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (4) defend a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels (81) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Arizona Cardinals, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Former San Francisco 49ers player Bryant Young waves during a ceremony for his induction into the team's Hall of Fame during halftime of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner, middle, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

An official gets between San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman, left, and Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs toward the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Inactive Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) runs past San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga, left, and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford, left, and free safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin, right, celebrates with quarterback Colt McCoy after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) runs toward the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton (33) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (3) and teammates after Baker intercepted a pass by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks, left, tackles San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, right, returns an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after the 49ers were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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