Myles Garrett Nears Single-Season Sack Record with 5 to Go
The Cleveland Browns’ challenging season has been brightened by the exceptional performance of defensive end Myles Garrett. The 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year is currently close to breaking NFL history with his impressive sack count.
Myles Garrett’s Remarkable Season
As of now, Garrett has recorded 18.0 sacks over 11 games. This places him just 5.0 sacks shy of the NFL’s all-time single-season record, held by Michael Strahan. Strahan set this standard at 22.5 sacks in 2001, a mark later matched by T.J. Watt in 2021.
Impact on the Game
- Garrett has achieved 13.0 sacks in his last four games.
- He recorded 3.0 sacks in the Browns’ 24-10 victory over the Raiders.
- With his performance, he surpassed Strahan’s five-game record of 12.5 sacks.
Garrett also shattered his own franchise record while leading the team to achieve a total of 10 sacks against the Raiders’ quarterback, Geno Smith. Previously, he set the Browns’ seasonal mark at 16.0 sacks in 2022.
Setting Higher Goals
In his postgame press conference, Garrett expressed a desire to continue raising the bar for himself. “The franchise record, I kind of expect that of myself,” he stated. He also acknowledged the possibility of achieving the all-time record, saying, “If God wills it, I’ll get it,” and emphasized the importance of achieving this milestone during a winning game.
Upcoming Challenges
Garrett’s next opportunity to add to his sack total will be against the San Francisco 49ers next weekend. With six games remaining in the season, the path to breaking the single-season sack record is clearer than ever.
