The NFL sack record stands within striking distance for Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns. With just four games remaining in the 2025 season, the All-Pro defensive end needs only 2.5 more sacks to break the 22.5-sack record he currently shares with legendary pass rushers. Can Garrett etch his name into NFL history?
🔥 Quick Facts
- Myles Garrett has recorded 20 sacks through 13 games in the 2025 season
- The NFL sack record of 22.5 is held by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021)
- Garrett needs just 2.5 more sacks to break the record with 4 games remaining
- PFF rates Garrett’s pass rush grade at 93.7, the highest among all edge rushers in the league
The Record Chase Begins in Week 15
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The Cleveland Browns’ defensive end stepped onto the field this week facing the Chicago Bears, with the sack record conversation at peak intensity. Garrett became the 13th player to reach 20 sacks in a single season last week, joining an exclusive club of elite pass rushers throughout NFL history. His pursuit has captured national attention as he enters the final stretch of the regular season.
What makes this chase remarkable is the pace Garrett has maintained. He’s producing at a rate that could shatter the 22.5-sack record by a significant margin. Based on his current trajectory through 13 games, Garrett is on pace for approximately 26 sacks if he continues this explosive performance.
Historic Pass-Rushing Dominance on Display
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Garrett’s season statistics paint a picture of defensive excellence rarely seen in professional football. His pass rush win rate of 27.2% according to Pro Football Focus ranks among the league’s elite, demonstrating his ability to beat opposing offensive linemen consistently. The Browns defensive end has also recorded 3 forced fumbles this season, tied for 5th in the NFL.
Over his nine seasons with the Browns, Garrett has accumulated 122.5 career sacks, establishing himself as one of the franchise’s greatest defensive players. His consistency in reaching at least 14 sacks for four consecutive years speaks to a level of excellence that transcends individual seasons, though 2025 has been particularly special.
The Competition and Historical Context
| Record Holder | Sacks | Season |
| Michael Strahan (Giants) | 22.5 | 2001 |
| T.J. Watt (Steelers) | 22.5 | 2021 |
| Jared Allen (Vikings) | 22.0 | 2011 |
| Mark Gastineau (Jets) | 22.0 | 1984 |
The 22.5-sack record has stood for four years since T.J. Watt matched Michael Strahan’s 2001 mark. Breaking this record would place Garrett among the most dominant defensive seasons in the modern era of professional football. The all-time list represents generations of elite pass rushers, making any challenge to the record historically significant.
Final Four Games: The Road to History
Garrett enters the final fourth of the season needing 2.5 sacks across four remaining games. That average translates to just over 0.6 sacks per game, a pace he’s already far exceeded throughout 2025. The Browns’ pass rusher has demonstrated the ability to produce multiple sacks in single games, making the record highly achievable.
Opposing offensive linemen face triple-teaming strategies designed specifically to contain Garrett’s elite movement and power. Despite these coordinated efforts, his 43.2% pass rush win rate according to ESPN’s 2025 rankings shows that the defensive end continues to beat blocking schemes consistently. His ability to generate pressure with four games remaining should keep the sack record conversation alive.
Will Myles Garrett Make History in the Final Month?
The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated individual achievements in the 2025 NFL season. Garrett’s pursuit of the sack record adds drama to the final stretch of the regular season, with implications for both his legacy and the Browns’ defensive success. Every game becomes a potential moment where he could make his mark on NFL history.
The defensive end has already secured his place among football’s all-time greats regardless of the outcome. However, breaking a record that has stood for four years and has been matched by only one other player in the past two decades would represent a defining achievement. The next four games will tell whether Garrett reaches this historic milestone.
Sources
- New York Times/The Athletic – Myles Garrett sack record pursuit and season analysis
- ESPN – NFL pass rush rankings and statistics for 2025 season
- Pro Football Reference – Historical sack records and single-season leaders
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