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David Bailey Delivers Historic Performance During Jets Win Over Browns

New York Jets rookie pass rusher David Bailey delivered a historic performance during the Week 5 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

By Paul Esden Jr · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:43 PM

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David Bailey led the New York Jets past the Cleveland Browns 17-12 with a historic defensive performance.
Bailey recorded three sacks and generated up to nine quarterback pressures against Deshaun Watson.
The New York Jets' defense compiled eight sacks and 13 quarterback hits during the victory.

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Rookie David Bailey produced a standout defensive performance to lead the New York Jets to a 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns on October 11, 2026. Bailey recorded three sacks and generated up to nine quarterback pressures against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, pacing a dominant defensive effort that closed out the win at MetLife Stadium.

The Jets' defense finished the game with eight total sacks and 13 quarterback hits under play-caller Aaron Glenn. Darrell Jackson Jr., Will McDonald, Jowon Briggs, Dane Belton, and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. each added sacks, while Bailey took the rookie league lead in pressures.

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David Bailey Delivers Historic Performance During Jets Win Over Browns

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