Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Browns DE Myles Garrett is QB Joe Burrow's kryptonite

By Aaron Becker | Last updated 12/8/22

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has looked almost unstoppable as of late. Luckily for the Browns, they have what seems to be his kryptonite in defensive end Myles Garrett.

The Browns are 4-0 against Burrow since he entered the league in 2020. When asked if the Browns do anything differently on defense than everyone else, Burrow answered, "They have Myles Garrett, that's different from everyone else."

Reporter: Do the Browns do something different defensively than everyone else?

Joe Burrow: "They have Myles Garrett, that's different from everyone else."

Burrow is 0-4 vs the Browns
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 7, 2022

Burrow has been sacked 17 times in his four meetings with Cincinnati. Garrett has accounted for six sacks along with two forced fumbles.

His streak of dominance over the Bengals has been impressive, posting the highest pass rush win rate vs. any single opponent since 2017.

Highest pass rush win rate vs. any single opponent since '17
Myles Garrett vs. Bengals 32%
Aaron Donald vs. 49ers 30%
Justin Houston vs. Chargers 29%
The #Browns have owned Joe Burrow and Cincy, MG especially @ESPNStatsInfo
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) December 7, 2022

Garrett, who seems to be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation every season, could shorten the gap with another big game Sunday. Garrett has 10 sacks and two forced fumbles this year, per ESPN.com.

He must be licking his chops for the Week 14 matchup vs. the Bengals, especially with the 5-7 Browns playing for their playoff hopes with just five weeks remaining in the regular season.

This week's divisional game is a must-win game, and if history tells us anything, Garrett can provide the winning formula once again.

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