CLEVELAND, Ohio — On the eve of what is anticipated to be his second NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, Myles Garrett showcased both his athletic prowess and his charismatic personality on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. During the segment, Garrett conducted a sack tutorial and addressed the pressures of breaking his own NFL sack record in the final game of the season against the Bengals.
Garrett was reminded by Fallon that “if you don’t get a sack, you don’t break the record,” to which Garrett confidently responded, “We were going to break it regardless,” eliciting cheers from the audience. Despite the mounting pressure from the clock and a swarming defense, Garrett maintained an unwavering belief in his ability to succeed. When Fallon pressed him about the possibility of coming up short, Garrett retorted with conviction that there was never a doubt he wouldn’t achieve his goal.
As the game drew to the final moments, Garrett demonstrated his renowned speed and agility by executing a perfect move against Bengals tackle Orlando Brown, finally securing his NFL record 23rd sack of the season against quarterback Joe Burrow. Reflecting on the play, Garrett expressed, “There was never a thought that I wasn’t going to get it.”
Fallon, amused by Garrett’s calm demeanor under pressure, questioned whether the defensive star felt nervous during the tense moments of the game. Garrett simply shrugged off the notion of anxiety, mentioning that he had to “go and take it” after being double-teamed throughout the year.
The conversation took a light-hearted turn when Fallon showcased a photo of Garrett’s father, Lawrence, who had brought an impressively large camera to the game. With humor, Garrett mentioned, “I don’t really look for him during the game, but I did see the photo after and I’m like ‘There’s no way he brought that big 600 MM lens — and didn’t get the shot.’” Unfortunately for Garrett, his father didn’t capture the moment.
The segment not only highlighted Garrett’s skills on the field but also his ability to connect with others in a relaxed setting. He demonstrated how to sack a quarterback by playfully tackling a dummy, further proving his athletic finesse.
As Garrett gears up for Thursday night’s NFL Honors Show in San Francisco, where he is expected to receive his second Defensive Player of the Year honor, he stands as a testament to determination and skill. With his record-breaking season and charming personality, Garrett continues to capture the hearts of fans both on and off the field.