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Myles Garrett Aims to Break Sack Record Against Bills

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns is poised to break the NFL single-season sack record of 22.5, despite constant double-teams and schemes to neutralize him.
He has 21.5 sacks.
The Browns are 3-11 this season.
Garrett has a career-best get-off time of 0.78 seconds.
He will attempt to break the record against the Buffalo Bills.

History

Historical Context

In 1984, Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets set a then-record of 22 sacks in a single NFL season, revolutionizing defensive play. This record stood until 2001 when Michael Strahan surpassed it. As Myles Garrett approaches Strahan's record with 21.5 sacks, he faces defensive strategies reminiscent of those Gastineau encountered, highlighting the evolving significance of pass rushers in the league.

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Story summary

Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns is poised to break the NFL single-season sack record of 22.5, despite constant double-teams and schemes to neutralize him.
He has 21.5 sacks.
The Browns are 3-11 this season.
Garrett has a career-best get-off time of 0.78 seconds.
He will attempt to break the record against the Buffalo Bills.

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