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Garrett Eyes Sack Record; Maye, Smith-Njigba Shine

12/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Myles Garrett continues pursuing the NFL single-season sack record.
Drake Maye of the New England Patriots is second in MVP odds and has completed 71.5% of his passes.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks leads the NFL with 1,336 receiving yards and is on pace to challenge Calvin Johnson's 1,964 yards, despite a Week 13 setback.

History

Historical Context

Michael Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5 sacks in 2001, surpassing Mark Gastineau's 1984 record of 22. This milestone reshaped defensive strategies in football. Myles Garrett's pursuit of Strahan's record and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's challenge of receiving records illustrate the ongoing evolution and competitive nature of the league, emphasizing the importance of individual achievements in professional football.

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Story summary

Myles Garrett continues pursuing the NFL single-season sack record.
Drake Maye of the New England Patriots is second in MVP odds and has completed 71.5% of his passes.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks leads the NFL with 1,336 receiving yards and is on pace to challenge Calvin Johnson's 1,964 yards, despite a Week 13 setback.

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