Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen spoke with an unusual mix of admiration and competitive wariness on Wednesday as he addressed the looming possibility of Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett rewriting the NFL singleseason sack record.
Garrett, one of the league’s most feared pass rushers, needs just 1.5 sacks this Sunday to surpass the mark officially shared by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt at 22.5 in a season, a record that has stood for nearly a quarter century.
Allen was asked in a press session about the prospect of being on the wrong side of that historic moment if Garrett were to make the milestone against the Bills.
“I do like highlight tapes,” Allen said, “but I don’t like being a part of other people’s highlight tapes.”
The tone was light, but the admiration was unmistakable. Allen called Garrett “an absolutely tremendous football player” and one “of the greatest of all time,” noting with emphasis that the Browns pass rusher is a rare combination of size, speed, power, and relentless motor.
“He’s the biggest guy out there. He’s the fastest guy out there. His ability to get off blocks, his motor, is higher than, really, anyone else that you’ll ever play,” Allen said.
A season that’s historic despite team struggles
Garrett‘s chase for the record has unfolded in an otherwise disappointing season for the Browns, who have struggled to stay competitive in games.
Despite that, Garrett has remained a force, consistently pressuring quarterbacks and piling up sacks against heavy defensive focus and constant double teams, even as the Browns have dropped game after game.
Through Week 15, Garrett has tallied 21.5 sacks and extended his streak of games with at least one sack, coming just short of the official record heading into Sunday’s matchup.
Typically, the most prolific sack seasons have come from defenders on winning teams that see a lot of passing situations, but Garrett‘s production has come in a Browns defense that is often on the field while trailing, forcing opponents to run the ball.
That makes his sack total even more remarkable and has cemented his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year conversations even as his team sits near the bottom of the standings.
Myles Garrett isn’t just chasing a number. He’s redefining what elite pass rushing looks like in 2025.
His pursuit isn’t just great for Browns fans or NFL stat trackers. It’s a storyline that intersects with the league’s best quarterbacks and could rewrite the record books in front of millions this weekend.
Allen‘s comments speak to that reality: every elite quarterback understands the threat a dominant edge rusher poses, especially one on the cusp of history. And while Allen would prefer to avoid being part of history that favors the opposing defender, he made sure to highlight how special Garrett‘s season has been.
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