Myles Garrett eyes NFL sack record amid Browns’ struggles
Myles Garrett is inching ever closer to etching his name into NFL history as the single-season sack leader. With another 1.5 sacks tallied during a recent loss to the Chicago Bears, Garrett’s relentless pursuit of excellence remains undeterred. However, the Cleveland Browns find themselves in a deepening hole this season, having secured just three victories thus far.
Unwavering Focus on the Record
For Garrett, the objective is crystal clear: he wants to claim the sack record while simultaneously striving to lead his team to victory. When asked about being just one sack away from the record, he offered a succinct response. “It’s always been in sight,” Garrett stated, reflecting his unwavering ambition.
Earlier in the season, Garrett expressed his desire for his record-breaking moment to coincide with a win. This sentiment was echoed recently as he reaffirmed his commitment to winning in the remaining games. “As long as there’s games on the schedule, I’m gonna go out there and try to win,” he said, demonstrating his dedication to both personal and team success.
Chasing History with Limited Opportunities
With three games remaining in the season, Garrett has three opportunities to secure one more sack to break the NFL record and 1.5 sacks to establish a new one. The current record sits at 22.5, jointly held by T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan.
In the matchup against the Bears, Garrett made a pivotal third-down sack that forced Chicago’s kicker, Cairo Santos, into a long field goal attempt under challenging weather conditions. Santos missed, allowing Cleveland’s hopes to linger a bit longer. Later in the game, Garrett managed to take down quarterback Caleb Williams again, this time sharing the sack with defensive tackle Shelby Harris, which was ruled as a half sack.
Upcoming Challenges and Team Hurdles
Next week, Garrett and the Browns will face a formidable challenge against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. With each passing game, the urgency to either tie or break the record intensifies. Should he fall short against Buffalo, Garrett will still have critical matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals before the season concludes.
Despite Garrett’s individual brilliance, the Browns have struggled to translate his performance into wins. In a notable game against the New England Patriots, Garrett recorded five sacks against quarterback Drake Maye, but the team suffered a significant defeat. A few weeks later, he sacked Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens four times, yet the Browns faced another loss, albeit in a tighter contest.
As the season progresses, the weight of the team’s failures looms large. If Garrett is to achieve his goal of setting a new sack record, the entire team must rally around him. Amidst the disappointment, they owe him the chance to celebrate a win on what could be the most significant day of his career.
