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Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers dominate Dallas Cowboys in NFC wild card game

El Paso's own Green Bay running back Aaron Jones had three touchdowns as the Packers dominated the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday's NFC wild card game.

Green Bay beat Dallas 48 to 32. The Cowboys had massive expectations and were the heavy favorite as they faced a surprising Packers team. The game was the latest in a rich playoff history between the storied teams.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) during the first quarter of their wild card playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) during the first quarter of their wild card playoff game Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jones, who played football at El Paso's Burges High School and UTEP, has done well when returning to Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys.

Jones' third touchdown gave Green Bay a 34-10 lead with 6:38 left in the third quarter. The Packers move on to face the San Francisco 49ers. The season is over for Dallas.

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Burges High School.

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UTEP.

Where is Aaron Jones from?

El Paso, Texas.

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The Packers running back opened his bar in East El Paso March 2022.

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After scoring a touchdown Jones gave his hand signature "9-1-5" in celebration after scoring in honor of his border hometown's area code. Jones tossed the ball to his twin brother, Alvin, in the stands after one score.

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Fans pose with a football tossed into the stands by Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of the wild card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Fans pose with a football tossed into the stands by Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of the wild card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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