Blitz?
Indeed, it's a blitz. Jones and Clark both charged into the pocket; it's a premeditated blitz with the goal of sacking the quarterback.
However, Jones never forgot the core strategy of this defensive wave: disruption.
If they can sack the quarterback, that's naturally the best result; but what if they can't? Watson is a mobile quarterback, and his ability to escape sacks with his legs shouldn't be underestimated; they must prepare backup plans, like the one at hand.
So, when Jones saw Watson quickly retreat and scan, he instantly assessed the positions of himself, Watson, and Clark, and without hesitation, abandoned the forward sack, stood upright, and raised both hands high, waving them like windshield wipers.
Disrupt the passing vision!
Moreover, Jones knew Watson's likely pass target——
Hopkins.
