Myles Garrett has been named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in Cleveland Browns history to receive this honor. In 2023, he was selected to the first-team All-Pro and finished the season with 14.0 sacks – his third consecutive season with at least 14.0 sacks and his sixth consecutive season with at least 10.0 sacks. In 16 games, Garrett recorded 42 tackles, 30 quarterback hits, 14.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions. Additionally, he had 86 pressures, 57 hurries, and an pressure rate of 18.6%. Garrett now has 88.5 sacks in 100 career games, ranking third in the first 100 games of a player’s career since 1982 (behind Reggie White and T.J. Watt). As the only player with at least 14.0 sacks in the past three seasons, Garrett is also the only player to achieve double-digit sack totals in the past six seasons. He shares the top spot with Von Miller for the most games with at least one sack and is one of four players to have recorded at least 12.0 sacks in at least four of their first seven seasons, alongside White (six), T.J. Watt (five), and DeMarcus Ware (four). His average of 0.89 sacks per game is second only to Watt (0.93) in NFL history.
In the seventh week of this year, Garrett recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked field goal – the only player to do so in a single game since 2000. His nine sacks in the second half/overtime were the fourth most in the NFL. In this season, Cleveland led in five defensive categories, with Garrett leading the dominant team. The Browns allowed an average of 270.2 yards per game (the lowest since 2014 when the Seattle Seahawks achieved the same), and their rate of three or more takeaways per three interceptions was 49%, the best since the 2005 Tennessee Titans. Cleveland also led the league in average yards per possession (20.7), average plays per possession (4.5), and number of first downs per game (14.5).
Garrett had another dominant season and finally received the highest recognition for a defensive player.
FAQ:
1. Who was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year?
Myles Garrett was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
2. Which team does Myles Garrett play for?
Myles Garrett plays for the Cleveland Browns.
3. What accomplishments did Myles Garrett have in the past season?
In the past season, Myles Garrett had 14.0 sacks, 42 tackles, 30 quarterback hits, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
4. What is Myles Garrett’s pressure rate?
Myles Garrett’s pressure rate was 18.6%.
5. Where does Myles Garrett rank in terms of sacks in the first 100 games?
Myles Garrett ranks third in terms of sacks in the first 100 games of a player’s career since 1982.
6. Who is the only player with at least 14.0 sacks in the past three seasons?
Myles Garrett is the only player with at least 14.0 sacks in the past three seasons.
7. Who leads the league in average yards per possession?
The Cleveland Browns lead the league in average yards per possession.
8. In which week of this year did Myles Garrett record two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked field goal?
Myles Garrett recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked field goal in the seventh week of this year.
9. How many sacks did Myles Garrett have in the second half/overtime, ranking fourth in the NFL?
Myles Garrett had nine sacks in the second half/overtime, ranking fourth in the NFL.
10. Why was Myles Garrett awarded the highest recognition for a defensive player?
Myles Garrett was awarded the highest recognition for a defensive player due to his dominant performance throughout the season.
References:
– NFL – Official website of the National Football League.
– Cleveland Browns – Official website of the Cleveland Browns team.