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Jeffery Simmons or David Bailey

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Jeffery Simmons

Jeffery Simmons

DL • Chicago Bears CHI
David Bailey

David Bailey

DE • New York Jets NYJ
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Simmons over Bailey

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Simmons ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.31
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
3.94 0.63 0.54 0 0 6.31
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Not available.
Latest News Jeffery Simmons
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bailey over Simmons

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bailey ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.1
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
3.44 0.71 0.1 0 0 5.1
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Latest News David Bailey
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Performance Jeffery Simmons
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
6301.010
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
6301.010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance David Bailey
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
0000.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
4300.500
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Jeffery Simmons

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches David Bailey

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jeffery Simmons
OWN
 
2%
+0.08 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+0.22 compared to last week
OWN/START David Bailey
OWN
 
1%
-0.56 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-1.19 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jeffery Simmons
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus David Bailey
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jeffery Simmons

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 51.5 total points (6.44 avg).
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.
  • Defensive Stats

  • Top 3 in solo tackles and is currently ranked 1st among DE/DT.
  • Top 3 in assisted tackles and is currently ranked 2nd among DE/DT.
  • Top 10 in sacks and is currently ranked 9th among DE/DT.
  • Top 6 in passes defended and is currently ranked 6th among DE/DT.
  • Top 20 in yards lost with 26 and is currently ranked 20th among DE/DT.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: +2, Assisted Tackles: +12 Sacks: +0.5, INTs: EVEN, Passes Defended: +4, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown David Bailey

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 41.5 total points (5.19 avg).
  • Currently 10 points behind the leader: Jeffery Simmons
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Groin (Since Oct 28, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.9 PPG.
  • Defensive Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: +22, Assisted Tackles: +13 Sacks: +5.5, INTs: EVEN, Passes Defended: +1, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jeffery Simmons

No Injury Reported

Injury David Bailey

GROIN - Since Oct 28, 2026

Bailey was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into Week 9 versus the Chiefs.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jeffery Simmons

Week 9
Chicago Bears VS Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.88300.1316121626.41
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 78.00 total points (9.75 avg).
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 11.8 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 300.13 per game and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 16 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in rush defense with 640 (80.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 1761 (220.13 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 12 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 18.88 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 2 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +23.53, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -11, INTs: +5, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.52,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Matchups David Bailey

Week 9
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.71324.71106903.85
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 43.00 total points (6.14 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 324.71 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 674 (96.29 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1599 (228.43 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 6 (0.86 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 18.71 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +116.53, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -20, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.74,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jeffery Simmons
10.43
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating David Bailey
4.25
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jeffery Simmons

Not available for this player.

Career David Bailey
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2026 NYJ 8 35 13 6 1 0 0
ON PACE 17 74 28 12 2 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 35 13 6 1 0 0
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