The Cleveland Browns find themselves in a challenging NFL season, currently holding a 2-8 record as they prepare for Week 12. Despite the team’s struggles, Myles Garrett has emerged as a highlight, particularly noted for his impressive performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11.
Myles Garrett’s Historic Season
In that game, Garrett achieved four sacks, bringing his season total to 15.0. This performance marked his sixth consecutive season with 12 or more sacks, surpassing the previous record held by NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Taylor set this milestone during a dominant stretch from 1985 to 1989.
Lawrence Taylor’s Encouragement
Ahead of Garrett’s Week 12 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders, Taylor took to social media to commend Garrett for breaking his record. He expressed respect for Garrett, stating, “He’s been doing it on another level for a long time now.” Taylor emphasized the effort that goes into effectively countering opposing game plans.
Garrett’s Career Statistics
- Current Season Sacks: 15.0
- Six-Year Streak of 12+ Sacks: 6 seasons
- Total Career Sacks (in 9 seasons): 117.5
- Average Sacks per Season: 13.1
To date, Taylor, one of the all-time great defensive players, recorded 142 career sacks over a 13-year span, including a remarkable season where he achieved 20.5 sacks in 1986. Though Garrett won’t surpass Taylor on the all-time leaderboard this season, he has the potential to break personal records and aim for the NFL record of 22.5 sacks set by JJ Watt and Michael Strahan.
Looking Forward
With seven weeks left in the 2025 season, Garrett’s continued performance could solidify his case for the Hall of Fame. The upcoming game against the Raiders presents an opportunity for him to establish himself further among the elite defensive players in history.
As fans of the Browns and football afficionados alike watch Garrett’s progress, Taylor’s message serves as a reminder of the impact of high-level performance and the respect among athletes across generations.
