Overview
- Garrett leads the NFL with 19 sacks and needs four to surpass the official single-season record of 22.5 held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
- Titans rookie Cam Ward has been sacked 48 times and at least twice in every game, making Sunday a widely viewed opportunity rather than a guarantee for a surge in Garrett’s total.
- Cleveland lost defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a season-ending quad injury and elevated defensive end KJ Henry, while guards Wyatt Teller and tackle Jack Conklin are out and edge Alex Wright returns.
- Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders makes his third start for the 3-9 Browns against the 1-11 Titans in a matchup drawing interest for player development and draft positioning.
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says the focus is on pressure and strip-sacks, as multiple outlets and analysts predict Garrett could reach the mark against Tennessee.