When the Cleveland Browns host the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, the win-loss records might not jump off the page - but don’t let that fool you. There’s still plenty of reason to tune in.
Rookie quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, longtime friends and offseason training partners, are set to face off for the first time in the pros. That alone gives this matchup a bit of spark.
But the real fireworks might come from someone who’s already made a career out of wrecking game plans: Myles Garrett.
Garrett enters Week 14 just four sacks shy of tying the single-season sack record - and he’s about to line up against the most sack-prone offensive line in the NFL. That’s not just a favorable matchup; it’s a potential recipe for history.
Garrett vs. the Titans: A Sack Storm Brewing
The Titans have surrendered a league-high 48 sacks through 12 games. That’s an average of four per game, and it’s not just a stat - it’s a trend.
Rookie QB Cam Ward has been under siege all season, with two games where he was sacked six times, two more where he went down five times, and four games with four sacks allowed. This isn’t a fluke.
It’s a structural issue.
Now enter Myles Garrett, who’s playing like a man possessed. He already has 19 sacks on the year, racking up those numbers with a five-sack game, a four-sack game, and a three-sack outing.
He’s not just consistent - he’s explosive. And when he sees a struggling offensive line like Tennessee’s, he doesn’t just feast - he devours.
A four-sack performance would tie him with the current single-season sack record. Five would give him the crown. And based on the matchup, that’s not out of reach - not even close.
More Than One Record in Sight
While all eyes will be on Garrett’s pursuit of the single-season sack record, that might not be the only piece of history on the table. The single-game sack record for an individual player is seven, set by Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas back in 1990.
Garrett has already flirted with that number this season. He’s shown he can take over a game, and with Tennessee’s line offering little resistance, the stars might just align.
But it’s not just Garrett who’s capable of making life miserable for quarterbacks. The Browns’ entire defensive front has been relentless all year.
Just two games ago, they posted 10 sacks against the Raiders. The all-time single-game sack record for a team?
That’s 12, a mark hit five times since 1966. Cleveland’s defense is aggressive, fast, and deep - and they’ll be smelling blood on Sunday.
A Defensive Showcase in the Making
This game might not carry playoff implications, but it’s got the makings of a defensive masterclass. Garrett is chasing greatness, and he’s doing it in a matchup that sets the stage perfectly. For fans of pass rushers, trench battles, and record books, this one’s must-see TV.
If the Browns’ front seven brings the kind of heat they’ve shown all season - and Garrett continues his tear - Sunday could be more than just a game. It could be a moment for the history books.