David Bailey shows why he’s a ray of hope in another lost season for the Jets

David Bailey returned from a groin injury and delivered a standout performance for the Jets against the Chiefs, twice strip-sacking Patrick Mahomes on one drive. The second hit briefly sent Mahomes off holding his right elbow, but he returned and finished the game. Bailey’s display offered a bright spot in a difficult Jets season and showed why the team selected him second overall.

Bailey recorded two sacks, nine tackles, three tackles for loss and six quarterback pressures, all before half-time. His two sacks and forced fumbles on a single drive made him the first rookie, and the eighth NFL player since 1991, to achieve both twice on one drive; his 7½ sacks through eight games are tied for fifth most by a player in their first eight career games. The Jets also forced three first-half fumbles, while rookie Omar Cooper Jr. led their receivers with eight catches for 58 yards.