NFC West: Ranking the top five pass rushers in the division
![GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive end Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive end Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/845f4d14bc5f952f1199356ae71e475bf3ebd220c7b68702e24a8a381dabb729.jpg)
2. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a huge trade two years ago to get Chandler Jones away from the New England Patriots.
Jones flashed his elite pass rush skills with New England but has blossomed into one of the best rushers in the game after just two seasons in Arizona.
He finished the 2017 season with 41 hurries, 18 hits, and a whopping 17 sacks.
His 17 sacks in 2017 were the second-best total in the entire NFL.
Over the past three seasons, Jones has 40 sacks and 10 forced fumbles.
As far as being a difference maker goes, he’s one of the best in the league. His combination of speed and length off the edge make him very difficult for NFL offensive linemen to keep up with.