Overview
- Garrett enters Sunday with 20 sacks through 13 games, three shy of breaking the official single-season record of 22.5 held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he will try to make sure Garrett does not set the record against Chicago or on him, noting his improved protection after being sacked 20 times this season versus 68 last year.
- Garrett lines up most often against left tackles and is expected to see rookie Ozzy Trapilo, though Cleveland will move him, prompting Chicago to plan extra help and quick answers in pass protection.
- Tennessee limited Garrett to one sack last week by leaning on the run and quick game concepts, highlighted by Tony Pollard’s 161 rushing yards including a 65-yard touchdown.
- The Bears are 9-4 in pursuit of their first playoff berth since 2020, while Cleveland’s defense allows an NFL-low 165.2 passing yards per game and ranks second overall despite a 3-10 record.