Myles Garrett Sacks Joe Burrow, Breaks Single-Season Record
Myles Garrett has made history by breaking the NFL single-season sack record. In the fourth quarter of a thrilling matchup against the Steelers, Garrett brought down Joe Burrow. This marked his 23.5 sack of the season, surpassing the previous record.
Record-Breaking Performance
The record-breaking moment occurred during the final game of the season. Garrett achieved this feat on first-and-10 midway through the fourth quarter. He displayed remarkable skill by beating tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to reach Burrow in the backfield.
Season Overview
- Garrett had 4.0 sacks in the first three weeks of the season.
- He went three games without a sack following this strong start.
- Beginning in Week 7, he recorded at least a half-sack in each game.
- Notable performances included 5.0 sacks against New England in Week 8.
- He also notched 4.0 sacks in a loss to Baltimore in Week 11.
- His streak was briefly paused in the last match against Pittsburgh.
Career Achievements
With a total of 125.5 sacks over his nine-year career, Garrett has solidified his position as one of the top defensive players in the league. As the season approaches its conclusion, he remains a formidable threat to opposing offenses.
Garrett’s historic achievement has garnered attention and admiration throughout the NFL community. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how many more sacks he can accumulate before the season ends.