Overview
- Garrett recorded 1.5 sacks in a 31-3 loss at Chicago, bringing his season total to 21.5 and leaving him one shy of the 22.5 record shared by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
- After an NFL post on X noted he was "one sack away," a fourth-quarter takedown was officially split with Shelby Harris, confirming Garrett at 21.5.
- Cleveland fell to 3-11, underscoring how Garrett’s pursuit has become a focal point late in a difficult season.
- Garrett said he tweaked his left hip during the game but downplayed the issue and said he will push through.
- Teams are deploying quick-game and added protection to limit him, and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams publicly said he would try to prevent Garrett from setting the record against him.