NFL Sack Record Set, Playoffs Crystalized in Week 18’s Sunday Games
The NFL regular season concluded with an eventful day on Sunday with a record, a No. 1 seed, and division titles all on the line.
Cameron Thomas (9) and Myles Garrett (95) of the Cleveland Browns warm up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Dec. 28, 2025. Jason Miller/Getty Images
All the loose ends of the playoff and division races came together on the final Sunday of the regular season, and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set the single-season sack record in a game that had no playoff implications.
Here’s a look at how Sunday’s action unfolded.
Myles Garrett is a Sack Master
Garrett didn’t let a bad dream come true as he tallied his NFL single-season record 23rd sack on Sunday in a 20–18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals (6–11).
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