Josh Allen vs. Myles Garrett: A Clash of Titans with History on the Line
When Josh Allen takes the field, you’re watching one of the most unique quarterbacks in the game today. He’s built like a tight end, moves like a running back, and throws like a cannon on wheels.
He can shake off would-be tacklers like they’re trying to bring down a tree in a windstorm. And when he escapes the pocket?
Good luck catching him.
But this Sunday, Allen’s got a date with another unicorn - and this one might be even more fearsome.
The Buffalo Bills head to Huntington Bank Field to face the 3-11 Cleveland Browns in what, on paper, looks like a mismatch. The Bills are double-digit road favorites, riding a three-game win streak and eyeing a playoff berth.
The Browns? They’re playing for pride.
But don’t let the records fool you - this game features one of the most intriguing one-on-one battles you’ll see all season: Josh Allen vs. Myles Garrett.
And that’s where things get interesting.
Myles Garrett Is Chasing History
Garrett isn’t just having a great season - he’s on the verge of an all-time one. With 21.5 sacks already under his belt, he’s just 1.5 away from breaking the NFL’s single-season sack record.
He’s not just leading the league - he’s running away with it. The next closest player, Brian Burns of the Giants, sits at 13.
That’s not a gap - that’s a canyon.
Garrett has recorded at least one sack in eight straight games. His combination of raw power, explosive speed, and relentless motor makes him a nightmare for any quarterback. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t just wreck plays - he wrecks game plans.
And while Allen has faced elite defenders before, there’s a difference between preparing for a top-tier pass rusher and trying to survive four quarters with Garrett breathing down your neck.
Allen Knows the Stakes - and the Threat
When Allen spoke to reporters this week, he was asked if he’d thought about being part of NFL history - specifically, being the quarterback Garrett sacks to break the record.
Allen laughed, but he didn’t shy away from the respect Garrett commands.
“I do like highlight tapes,” Allen said. “But I don’t like being a part of other people’s highlight tapes.”
That’s vintage Allen - confident, self-aware, and honest. But then he got serious.
“He’s an absolutely tremendous football player,” Allen continued. “He’s one of the greatest of all time.
He’s a force to be reckoned with. You’ve gotta be ready for everything they can throw at us, but you have to be aware of No. 95 at all times.
He’s the biggest guy out there. He’s the fastest guy out there.
His ability to get off blocks, his motor - it’s higher than really anyone else that you’ll ever play. He can beat you with speed and power.
He’s just the all-around football player.”
That’s high praise coming from one of the league’s top quarterbacks. And it’s well earned.
Allen’s Style Could Feed the Fire
Here’s the thing: Allen’s playing style is part of what makes him so dangerous - and what makes him vulnerable to someone like Garrett.
Allen thrives when the play breaks down. He’s at his best when he’s improvising, extending plays with his legs, and turning chaos into touchdowns.
But that same instinct can lead to trouble. He’s been sacked 33 times this season - tied for sixth-most in the league.
Sometimes, his greatest strength puts him right in the path of a player like Garrett.
And Garrett doesn’t need many chances.
The Run Game Could Be Buffalo’s Best Defense
If the Bills want to keep Allen clean and Garrett out of the record books - at least for one more week - they may need to lean on their ground game. Buffalo boasts one of the league’s most efficient rushing attacks, and the Browns have shown cracks in their run defense over the past few weeks.
Enter James Cook.
If Buffalo can establish the run early and build a lead, they can force Cleveland to play from behind - limiting Garrett’s ability to pin his ears back and go full throttle after Allen. But that’s easier said than done. Garrett has made a habit of wrecking game plans all season, and he’s not going to slow down with history in reach.
A Battle That Could Define the Game - and the Record Books
This isn’t just a late-season game between a playoff contender and a team out of the hunt. This is a showcase of elite talent - and a potential turning point in NFL history.
Josh Allen is trying to lead his team to the postseason. Myles Garrett is chasing a record that would cement his legacy.
Something’s got to give.
And if Allen wants to avoid being part of Garrett’s eventual Hall of Fame reel, he and the Bills better come prepared - because No. 95 is coming, and he’s bringing history with him.