Rookie pass rusher David Bailey gave the New York Jets the spark they needed Sunday, posting three sacks and eight quarterback pressures in a 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
The 23-year-old delivered his first major NFL breakthrough as the Jets ended their search for another win. Bailey consistently disrupted Cleveland’s passing game, helping New York protect a late lead and close out the five-point result.
Bailey powers Jets pass rush
Bailey’s three-sack day was the centerpiece of a strong defensive performance by the Jets. His eight pressures kept the Browns quarterback under sustained duress and limited Cleveland’s chances to turn drives into touchdowns.
New York held the Browns to 12 points, and Bailey’s production provided a decisive lift for a team desperate to return to the win column.
