Jets' David Bailey could reach rare NFL milestone against the Bills

New York Jets defensive end David Bailey is one of the favorites for the NFL's 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award for good reason. Bailey has been a hit in New York since the Jets (2-7) selected him No. 2 overall at the 2026 NFL Draft. Proving that, Bailey has a look at a rare feat in the leagu

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New York Jets defensive end David Bailey is one of the favorites for the NFL's 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award for good reason.

Bailey has been a hit in New York since the Jets (2-7) selected him No. 2 overall at the 2026 NFL Draft. Proving that, Bailey has a look at a rare feat in the league on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills (7-1).

The Bills have a difficult quarterback to take to the ground in Josh Allen. However, if Bailey records 1.5 sacks at MetLife Stadium against Allen, he joins a rare group.

Sitting at 7.5 total sacks so far this year, Bailey would become just the fourth pass rusher to reach nine sacks in their first nine games since 1982:

Entering Week 10, Bailey currently has the second-best odds to win the rookie of the year

honor in 2026, including +250 odds at DraftKings. Bailey only trails New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese, who was selected one position behind him at the 2026 draft (-110).

Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.

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