Myles Garrett is on the cusp of NFL greatness, but will he reach the summit? With just five sacks to go, he's poised to shatter the single-season sack record, a feat that would etch his name in football history. But here's the twist: the Browns' season has been far from smooth sailing.
Garrett, the 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year, has been a shining light in an otherwise dim season. He's already racked up an astonishing 18.0 sacks in just 11 games. With six games remaining, he's a mere 5.0 sacks away from the NFL's hallowed single-season record.
The current record, 22.5 sacks, was first set by the legendary Michael Strahan in 2001, a feat matched by T.J. Watt in 2021. Garrett's 2025 performance has been extraordinary, especially considering the Browns' offensive struggles. He's been on a tear lately, with 13.0 sacks in his last four games, including 3.0 in the recent win over the Raiders.
But here's where it gets controversial: Garrett's recent form has been so dominant that he's surpassed Strahan's record for sacks over a five-game span, set during the same season he broke the single-season record. This begs the question: is Garrett's achievement more impressive than Strahan's?
Garrett's own franchise record fell to him on Sunday, as he and his teammates sacked Las Vegas' Geno Smith a staggering 10 times. His previous record of 16.0 sacks, set in 2022, now seems like a distant memory.
'I expect to break franchise records,' Garrett said post-game. 'It's about setting new standards and raising the bar. I felt like I had divine guidance today.'
When asked about the prospect of breaking the NFL record, Garrett was humble yet determined: 'If it's God's plan, I'll achieve it, and I hope it's in a winning effort.'
The stage is set for Garrett to make history. Will he rise to the occasion and claim the record? The football world awaits with bated breath. And this is the part most people miss: what impact will this have on the Browns' season and their future prospects?
