Did the Steelers prioritize stopping Myles Garrett's sack record?

According to Browns player Alex Wright, the Steelers' strategy seemed focused on preventing Garrett from getting the sack he needed for the single-season record.

What is the current NFL single-season sack record?

The current NFL single-season sack record is 22.5, jointly held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.

How many sacks does Myles Garrett have this season?

As of the article's reporting, Myles Garrett has 22 sacks and needs one more to break the single-season record.

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Browns Player: Steelers Focused on Stopping Garrett

1 Jan

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Summary

Steelers allegedly prioritized preventing Garrett's sack over winning.
Browns' Alex Wright confirmed Garrett's claim about opponent tactics.
Garrett needs one sack to break the single-season record of 22.5.

Browns Player: Steelers Focused on Stopping Garrett

Cleveland Browns player Alex Wright believes the Pittsburgh Steelers' game plan in their recent matchup was more focused on preventing star defensive end Myles Garrett from recording a sack than securing victory. Wright stated that this tactic of conceding other outcomes to avoid giving up a sack to a dominant pass rusher has become increasingly obvious.

Wright drew a parallel to the Browns' previous game against the San Francisco 49ers, suggesting that quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers employed a similar strategy. He noted that the 49ers seemed willing to throw the ball away to avoid interceptions or sacks, especially from Garrett.