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David Bailey Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week After Browns Breakout

David Bailey was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday, and anyone who watched the Jets beat Cleveland can see why. The rookie edge rusher had three sacks and four quarterback hits in a 17-12 win that required…

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:21 PM

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David Bailey was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording three sacks against the Cleveland Browns.
The New York Jets defeated the Browns 17-12 while holding them to 198 total yards.
Bailey became the fourth rookie on defense in Jets franchise history to earn a Player of the Week award.

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New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance in a 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Bailey recorded three sacks, four quarterback hits, and seven tackles during the contest. The Jets' defense produced eight total sacks against Deshaun Watson while limiting Cleveland to just 198 total yards.

Bailey became the ninth rookie in franchise history and the fourth on defense to earn a Player of the Week honor. Through his first five games, the No. 2 overall pick leads New York with five sacks, six tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits.

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