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Myles Garrett Sets Browns Sack Record in Raiders Win

11/24/2025

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Garrett Breaks Record

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett recorded three sacks in a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, raising his total to 18.
The performance broke the Browns' franchise single-season record of 16 sacks.
He is five sacks away from the National Football League single-season record of 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Maliek Collins added 2.5 sacks as part of the team's total of 10.

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Watt Surpasses Sack Record

T.J. Watt became the Steelers' sack leader with his 115th sack, surpassing J.J. Watt in the game against Chicago Bears.
The milestone followed Caleb Williams' end-zone fumble that allowed the Steelers to score.
Watt has been a key Steelers player since being drafted in 2017, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Both teams sought wins to hold division leads, while the Steelers were missing Aaron Rodgers (QB) due to injury.

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Historical Context

In 2001, Michael Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5, surpassing Mark Gastineau's previous record of 22 from 1984. This milestone marked a shift in the league, emphasizing the critical role of defensive players. Strahan's achievement, along with T.J. Watt's matching total in 2021, highlights the ongoing evolution of defensive strategies in football, shaping team dynamics and player careers.

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Garrett Breaks Record

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett recorded three sacks in a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, raising his total to 18.
The performance broke the Browns' franchise single-season record of 16 sacks.
He is five sacks away from the National Football League single-season record of 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Maliek Collins added 2.5 sacks as part of the team's total of 10.

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