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Myles Garrett Eyes NFL Sack Record with Three Games Left

12/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns is on the verge of breaking the National Football League (NFL) single-season sack record of 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
He has 21.5 sacks with three games remaining.
The Browns face the Chicago Bears, who struggle with pass protection, giving Garrett an opportunity to add to his sack total.
Garrett aims to surpass J.J. Watt's tackles-for-loss record.
He has led the league in sacks and pressures this season.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, Michael Strahan of the New York Giants set the NFL single-season sack record with 22.5, surpassing Mark Gastineau's 1984 record of 22. This achievement underscored the evolution of defensive strategies since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. Strahan's record, tied by T.J. Watt in 2021, continues to influence evaluations of defensive excellence in the league.

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Story summary

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns is on the verge of breaking the National Football League (NFL) single-season sack record of 22.5, held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
He has 21.5 sacks with three games remaining.
The Browns face the Chicago Bears, who struggle with pass protection, giving Garrett an opportunity to add to his sack total.
Garrett aims to surpass J.J. Watt's tackles-for-loss record.
He has led the league in sacks and pressures this season.

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