HISTORY! Myles Garrett is the new NFL single-season sack leader! 😤 https://t.co/X78abstoCv
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The post celebrates Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett breaking the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in the 2025 season. He surpassed the previous mark of 22.5 sacks held by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021) with a sack on Bengals QB Joe Burrow in Week 18.[1][2][3] This historic achievement highlights Garrett's dominance, including a nine-game stretch with 18 sacks after a slower start, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite pass rushers.[1]
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The post went viral immediately after Garrett's record-breaking sack on January 4, 2026, during the NFL regular-season finale, capturing the excitement of a long-standing record being shattered.[1][7] With the 2025 season concluding and playoffs looming, fans and media amplified reactions across social platforms. Its timing aligns with peak NFL hype, driving massive engagement from Browns supporters and league-wide audiences.
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- 1Garrett recorded 5 sacks in one game against the Patriots in Week 8, the most impressive single-game performance in Browns history.[1][5]
- 2He broke the record with 5:14 left in Week 18 against the Bengals, sacking Joe Burrow for his 23rd takedown.[1]
- 3The previous record stood for 24 years since Michael Strahan set it in 2001, tied by T.J. Watt in 2021.[1][3]
- 4Garrett tallied 18 sacks over a nine-game stretch after just 4 in the first six games.[1]
- 5He surpassed Reggie White for the most sacks by a player under 30 since 1982 during his Week 8 explosion.[5]
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