‘Stoic’ David Bailey and monster Arvell Reese already providing NY with some perfect football theater
November 12, 2026
You’re going to see a lot of No. 52 wearing a blue-and-white uniform on your television set Thursday night when the Giants play the Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
You’re going to hear the analysts gush about No. 52 — Arvell Reese, the Giants rookie linebacker who was drafted No. 5 overall — on the TV broadcast.
While you watch No. 52, who’s having an amazing maiden season and Wednesday was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, don’t forget No. 31 in green and white — Jets linebacker David Bailey, who was drafted three spots before Reese.
Yes, the Giants have theirs, but the Jets have theirs too.