Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is introduced prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Chasing History: Myles Garrett Eyes The Sack Record

Originally posted on Stadium Rant | By Noah Adkins | Last updated Dec 27, 2025 7:16 PM ET

Heading into Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, Myles Garrett is on the brink of history. With 22 sacks, the superstar defensive end needs one more to break the single-season sack record.

Tracking The Record

T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan currently share the single-season sack record at 22.5. With two games remaining, that mark is well within reach for Myles Garrett.

Since sacks became an official statistic in 1982, Garrett has a chance to be the first player to reach the 23 mark. Doing so would cement his place in NFL history and solidify his Hall of Fame résumé.

What’s Left For Garrett

Oct 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off the field before the game between the Browns and the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Browns‘ remaining schedule provides a tough test for Garrett to break the record. Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals offensive lines rank in the NFL’s top five for lowest pressure rate allowed.

The good news for Garrett is that both units rank in the league’s bottom five in average time to throw.

From a mobility standpoint, neither quarterback remaining on the schedule is necessarily known for extending plays with their legs. At Aaron Rodgers’ age of 42, he is past the point in his career where he can rely on improvisation, although he can still do it. Joe Burrow has scramble ability but is more of a pocket passer. Both matchups will provide Garrett with the opportunity to get the record.

Garrett even chimed in on the opportunity to get the record this week against Rodgers. “[Rodgers is] legendary himself, and it’s a legendary record I’m here chasing,” Garrett added, “That’d be a great one to put a picture on the wall with.”

End Of My Myles Garrett Rant

Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The superstar defensive end has a chance to make history over the next two weeks. At his current pace, Garrett is well-positioned to break the record.

With Sunday marking the Browns’ final home game, breaking the record in front of Cleveland fans would make the moment even more special.

This article first appeared on Stadium Rant and was syndicated with permission.

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