Myles Garrett Is Chasing History - But Only If It Comes With a Win
Myles Garrett’s got a number in his head - and on his wrist - every time he steps on the field: 25. That’s not just a goal.
It’s the number he believes is his destiny. It’s the sack total he’s been dreaming about, literally.
And if he gets there, he won’t just break the NFL’s single-season sack record - he’ll leave it in the dust.
But here’s the thing about Garrett: he’s not chasing stats for the spotlight. He’s chasing wins. And in his mind, the record only matters if it helps the Cleveland Browns get one.
“25” on the Wrist, Sacks on the Mind
Before every game, Garrett tapes “25” on his wrist - a quiet reminder of the mark he’s been aiming for over the past three seasons. The current record?
22.5 sacks, shared by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Garrett’s not just trying to beat it - he wants to redefine it.
“I had a dream where I had that written on my tape and I was gonna get 25,” Garrett said this week. “I feel like it’s meant to be.”
And right now, it’s hard to argue with him. Through 12 games, he’s already sitting at 19 sacks - a blistering pace that puts him on track for 27 over 17 games.
That’s not just record-breaking - that’s historic. And Garrett’s not just doing this against weak competition.
He’s been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks all season long, regardless of the matchup.
The Titans Are Next - And They’re Vulnerable
Next up for Garrett and the Browns? The Tennessee Titans - a team that’s allowed more sacks than anyone in the league this year.
Forty-eight, to be exact. That’s music to the ears of any elite pass rusher, especially one with his eyes on history.
If Garrett maintains his current pace - and there’s every reason to believe he will - his 17-game projection jumps to 33 sacks. That’s uncharted territory.
But Garrett isn’t getting caught up in the numbers. He knows fans and media are tracking every sack, every pressure, every hit.
He gets it. But for him, the only number that really matters is the one on the scoreboard.
“I don’t care how it looks, as long as I get it,” Garrett said when asked about the record-breaking sack. “I want it to look like a game-winner.”
A Record That Needs a Win
Garrett’s not just talking - he’s lived this. No image this season captures the Browns' frustrations better than Garrett sitting alone on the bench after racking up five sacks against the Patriots and MVP frontrunner Drake Maye… only to watch his team fall 32-13.
That kind of night sticks with a player. For Garrett, it’s a reminder that greatness doesn’t feel the same when it comes in a loss.
He’s a competitor in every sense - and not just on the football field. Garrett grew up excelling in basketball, and it shows in his pass-rushing style.
He’s added euro steps, crossovers, and hesitation moves to his arsenal, turning offensive tackles into turnstiles. But no matter how flashy the move or how big the moment, he wants the final result to be a win.
Think LeBron at the buzzer - not just a highlight, but a dagger.
Browns Need This One
At 3-9, the Browns haven’t had many bright spots this season. But Sunday offers a real chance for something special.
They’re at home. They’re favored by 3.5 points.
And even with rookie Shedeur Sanders under center, they’ve got a clear path to a win - and maybe, just maybe, a record.
Garrett doesn’t need the perfect sack. He doesn’t need the cameras to catch it in slow motion. He just wants it to count - for the record books and the win column.
And if he gets both?
That’s the kind of moment that defines a season - even one as tough as this.