did myles garrett break the sack record
No, Myles Garrett has not broken the NFL single-season sack record as of late December 2025.
Current Status
Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end, entered the 2025 season with immense hype and has delivered a historic performance. By early December, he had amassed 20 sacks, placing him just 2.5 sacks shy of the shared record of 22.5 held by Michael Strahan (2001) and T.J. Watt (2021). With the regular season winding down—likely around Week 16 or 17 given the December 29 date—recent highlights show him chasing the mark aggressively, but no confirmed reports indicate he has surpassed it yet.
Record Chase Details
Garrett's explosion came mid-season: after a slow start with 4-5 sacks in the first 6-7 games, he racked up 13 sacks over four games, including 4 against Lamar Jackson and 3 against Geno Smith. Projections from late November had him on pace for 28 sacks, but sacks are harder to come by late in the year as teams adjust. Key moments include his 19th sack highlighted on Reddit and a 20th soon after, fueling fan excitement.
Player| Sacks| Season| Notes 3
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Michael Strahan| 22.5| 2001| Co-record holder
T.J. Watt| 22.5| 2021| Co-record holder
Mark Gastineau| 22.0| 1984| Previous mark
Myles Garrett| 20+| 2025| Ongoing chase
Trending Discussion
Fans and analysts are buzzing—YouTube clips from MMQB and local news show Garrett himself downplaying personal glory for team wins, yet admitting the record's allure. Reddit threads capture the hype: "Now 4 away" after sack 19, with debates on if the Browns' defense can set him up for the final push. As of December 16 reports, he's also shattered personal tackles-for-loss records, adding to his Defensive Player of the Year case.
Remaining Path
With 2-3 games left (depending on schedule), Garrett faces favorable matchups like mobile QBs he's dominated before. Even averaging under 1 sack per game could clinch it, but injuries or double-teams might stall him. Check ESPN's game log for real-time updates.
TL;DR: Garrett's at 20 sacks and closing in fast, but the record stands unbroken for now.
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