Myles Garrett, a standout player for Cleveland, is accumulating record-breaking statistics in his pursuit of a milestone not achieved since 2001.

Aman Sharma

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Cleveland star Myles Garrett piles up historic numbers as he chases a mark untouched since 2001 image

TL;DR

  • Myles Garrett leads the league with 18 sacks through 11 games, surpassing Mark Gastineau's pace.
  • Garrett is on track to challenge Michael Strahan's single-season sack record of 22.5.
  • His recent surge includes 13 sacks in his last four appearances, with rivals adjusting strategy.
  • Garrett's dominance has transformed the Cleveland Browns' defense and is nearing historical records.

Myles Garrett continues to sit at the center of the league’s attention as the Cleveland defensive end pushes toward the single season sack record with 18 through 11 games.

His pace has already surpassed what Mark Gastineau produced in the same stretch during his 1984 campaign, and he is on track to challenge the 22.5 sacks set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and later matched by T. J. Watt.

Garrett's recent impressive performance has compelled rivals to make adjustments even before their matchups with him, such as San Francisco, who are preparing for Week 13 following their victory against Carolina.

As Garrett's name was mentioned in a postgame interview, tight end George Kittle turned his gaze toward the camera and said.

“Chill,” a small glimpse into the level of concern surrounding the matchup.

In his last four appearances, Garrett’s surge has amassed 13 sacks, with the most recent three occurring versus Las Vegas. He's recorded a minimum of three sacks in three of his past four matches and requires five more in the remaining six games to surpass Michael Strahan's enduring record of 22.5.

His production has surpassed the 17.5 benchmark set by Mark Gastineau during his team's initial 11 contests in 1984, the same year Gastineau achieved 22 sacks. Solely Lawrence Taylor has achieved more games with three or more sacks in a single season, with four such performances in 1986.

Despite this rate, Garrett remains behind Reggie White's 1987 performance, where White achieved 19 sacks in his initial 11 games and concluded the season with 21 in 12 contests.

Cleveland's defensive linchpin is on track for a record-breaking conclusion.

Cleveland’s season has taken on a different tone due to the complete transformation Garrett has brought to the defense. His 18 sacks have arrived in a stretch where he has routinely overwhelmed front lines, including the three-sack effort against Geno Smith that helped the Browns beat Las Vegas.

He's nearing the record, keeping up a speed not often witnessed since the days of Mark Gastineau and Lawrence Taylor. Garrett's drive is evident in his stats: a minimum of three sacks in three of his most recent four games, totaling 13 over that span.

His pursuit has also underscored the challenge of stopping him. While San Francisco's recent offensive line progress is evident, that unit understands the shift in responsibilities when Garrett is their opponent.

Cleveland has has seen one of its most dominant defensive periods in recent memory, largely due to its premier pass rusher frequently compelling offensive line adjustments and generating game-changing pressure.

The Browns' focus for their remaining six games centers on Garrett’s pursuit's performance, and each week has elevated him to an elite level shared by very few athletes.

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