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This post celebrates Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett breaking the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks in the 2025 season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. Garrett surpassed the 22.5-sack mark previously shared by T.J. Watt (2021) and Michael Strahan (2001) by sacking Bengals QB Joe Burrow in the fourth quarter of a 20-18 Browns win. The achievement highlights Garrett's dominance, including sacking Burrow more than any other QB, and caps a season where he extended his streak of 12+ sacks in six straight years despite the Browns missing the playoffs.
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The post is trending due to the historic nature of Garrett's record-breaking sack occurring just days ago on January 4, 2026, in the NFL's Week 18 finale, capturing massive fan excitement. Its timing aligns with peak post-season buzz, amplified by the official NFL account and rivalries like Browns-Bengals and Browns-Steelers. Viral shares, highlight reels, and debates over defensive greatness are fueling engagement across sports media.
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- 1Garrett sacked Joe Burrow 12 times in 2025, more than any other QB he faced, making the record poetic against the 2020 No. 1 draft pick.
- 2He used a swim move with a 0.23-second get-off to drop Burrow for the record-breaking 23rd sack in the fourth quarter.
- 3Garrett is the first player with 12+ sacks in six consecutive seasons and now has 125.5 career sacks, passing Reggie White for most by a player under 30.
- 4The Browns upset the Steelers the prior week, where Garrett accused them of scheming to stop his record chase.
- 5Despite playoff elimination, Garrett's pursuit provided Cleveland with a historic highlight in a tough season.
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