EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Chandler Jones plays in a small market and is not braggadocious, so he tends to get lost in the shuffle during the discussion of the NFL's elite edge-rushers.
Maybe a career performance near the Big Apple will finally get him some recognition.
The star outside linebacker had four sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 27-21 win Sunday at MetLife Stadium, keying a defensive performance that helped the Cardinals stave off the Giants.
"You can't deny it, man," inside linebacker Jordan Hicks said. "He's a monster."
Even though Jones has been among the league leaders in the NFL for sacks and tackles for loss since arriving in Arizona in 2016, he was left off the NFL Network's list of the top 100 players this offseason.
After Sunday's performance, coach Kliff Kingsbury was petitioning for a closer examination.
"I think we need a re-vote," Kingsbury said.
Jones brushes off the slight, worried little about subjective opinions. The more important thing to him is performance, and Jones was a menace from start to finish against the Giants.
Jones' biggest play was a sack-fumble in the third quarter in which he chopped down on the arm of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and found the ball before anyone else could locate it.
Jones is up to 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in seven games this season.
"When you're rushing the passer, it's like a game of chess," Jones said. "Early in the game, I got into (offensive tackle Mike Remmers) a little bit more, doing a lot of power rushes. He started to sit down (in pass protection), and once I got him to sit down, I started going for the edge."
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph's defense is predicated on strong play from his edge-rushers and outside cornerbacks. While Jones has been consistent, previous quarterbacks were often able to get the ball out in rhythm without the presence of cornerback Patrick Peterson on the back end.
Peterson returned against New York following a six-game suspension and Jones felt the effect.
"I knew that he was going to help," Jones said. "I knew the quarterback was going to have to hold the ball more. And the quarterback being a rookie, I felt that would help us, too. It was great. This was great for our team and hopefully this win kind of gives us a snowball effect and we just stack them."
The Cardinals had eight sacks in total, as Terrell Suggs and Brooks Reed had one each on the final possession to secure the win, while Corey Peters added one earlier in the game.
While it was a group affair, Jones was the clear headliner. Whether he cares or not, people should be taking notice.
"People can feel however they want to feel, and you can say whatever you want to say about Chandler," left tackle D.J. Humphries said, "but turn that film on."
Images from the Week 7 matchup in New York
Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks runs the ball after an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Cardinals president Michael Bidwill, left, talks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill, left, talks with New York Giants owner John Mara before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
WR Trent Sherfield hauls in a catch.
RB Chase Edmonds celebrates his second touchdown.
CB Patrick Peterson before the game.
K Zane Gonzalez connects on a field goal.
WR Larry Fitzgerald wears gloves with his late mother Carol's name on them.
QB Kyler Murray throws a pass.
Cardinals fans at the game.
RB Chase Edmonds scores his second touchdown.
Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
RB Chase Edmonds celebrates his second touchdown run of the game.
Cardinals fans at the game.
Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, right, is sacked by Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks, left, and OLB Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals' Chase Edmonds (29), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half.
New York Giants TE Evan Engram is defended by Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson.
Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds reacts after scoring during the first half against the Giants.
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley runs the ball on the Cardinals' defense.
Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks runs the ball after an interception.
Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds, right, runs for a touchdown against the Giants' defense.
Giants QB Daniel Jones reacts after sliding to avoid pressure during the second half.
New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (center) is tackled by the Cardinals' defense.
Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds runs the ball.
Cardinals LB Chandler Jones brings down Giants QB Daniel Jones.
Cardinals rookie QB Kyler Murray throws during the first half against the Giants.
Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks (58) and Budda Baker (right) celebrate a sack during the first half.
Cardinals LB Chandler Jones recovers a fumble by New York Giants QB Daniel Jones during the second half.
Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson knocks the ball loose from Giants QB Daniel Jones late in the fourth quarter.
Giants RB Saquon Barkley is brought down by Cardinals defenders during the second half.
Cardinals LB Haason Reddick recovers a fumble forced by teammate Patrick Peterson during the second half.
Cardinal CB Patrick Peterson (right) celebrates forcing a fumble with Chandler Jones (55) during the second half.
