The Cleveland Browns’ season may have concluded, but Myles Garrett is still driven to make a significant impact as they prepare for their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The standout pass-rusher is on the brink of making history, just one sack shy of tying Michael Strahan’s single-season record and only 1.5 sacks away from setting a new benchmark for himself.
Garrett acknowledged the challenge ahead, particularly when it comes to facing Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who he regards as an exceptional talent. “The guy’s unbelievable,” Garrett stated during a press conference. “What he can do at the quarterback position, with the ball in general, there’s no one like him. So it’ll be a fun matchup. He’s the reigning MVP for a reason. We’ll have to stop him and his running game, as we need to try and make him one-dimensional, but that’s a heck of a dimension to deal with.”
Garrett expressed that it would carry special meaning to either tie or break the record against such a formidable opponent. He drew parallels between the iconic moments of his pursuit of greatness and Strahan’s record-setting sack against Brett Favre in 2001. However, he humorously acknowledged that he does not anticipate Allen making it easy on him. “Not quite,” Garrett remarked when asked if he expected Allen to just lay down and allow him to achieve the record. “He’s a gunslinger himself,” Garrett noted, highlighting the competitive spirit both athletes share.
In response to Garrett’s pursuit of the sack record, Allen made it clear that he intends to avoid becoming a highlight reel for the star linebacker. “I do like highlight tapes, but I don’t like being a part of other people’s highlight tapes,” Allen said, emphasizing his determination to perform well.
This showdown represents not only a pivotal moment for Garrett’s career, but also a thrilling matchup between two elite players in the league, potentially leaving a mark on the history of the NFL. With both athletes committed to excellence, fans can expect a highly competitive game with plenty of excitement.