Oct 11, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end David Bailey (31) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Welcome to the NFL David Bailey. With many fans asking when the Jets number two overall pick would “arrive”, we have our answer. It was today against the Cleveland Browns. In a big way.
The rookie led a ferocious Jets pass rush as he picked up three of Gang Green’s eight sacks to go along with six tackles, nine hurries while drawing a pair of holding calls. After the game Bailey said that he doesn’t spend any time on social media so only focuses on what his coaches and teammates tell him.
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– Also picking up sacks were Will McDonald, Jowon Briggs, Darell Jackson, Dane Belton and Jamien Sherwood.
– Garrett Wilson had three catches for 70 yards and a 32-yard touchdown on the opening drive, finishing the day with 104 yards.
– Braelon Allen had a career-long 22-yard touchdown run and topped 100 yards for the first time in his career, carrying the ball 24 times for 116 yards.
– Rookie defensive tackle picked up a pair of batted passes at the line of scrimmage along with a sack several tackles around the line of scrimmage.
– A bounce back day for Jamien Sherwood who has been beaten badly in coverage of late. Browns running backs were non-factors in the passing game.
– Joe Tippmann was beaten badly in pass pro on several plays, giving up multiple sacks, but did a stellar job in the run game, contributing greatly to Allen’s big day.
– Another excellent game from safety Dane Belton who led the team with eight tackles to go along with his sack.
– Kenyon Sadiq was a non-factor all day, finishing with 2 catches for 3 yards. More importantly however, is that he’s in concussion protocol following a big hit on his second catch, meaning he’s unlikely to play next week.