What Is The NFL Record For Sacks In A Season?

The NFL record for sacks in a season is 22.5, set by Michael Strahan of the New York Giants in 2001.

The NFL Record for Sacks in a Season

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The record for most sacks in an NFL season is held by Michael Strahan, who recorded 22.5 sacks for the New York Giants in 2001.

How the Record Was Set

The record for the most sacks in a season is 22.5, set by Michael Strahan of the New York Giants in 2001. Strahan’s total that season was only half a sack more than the previous record of 22, set by Mark Gastineau of the Jets in 1984.

Who Holds the Record

Reggie White holds the record for most sacks in a season, with 21 in 1987.

What the Record Means

The National Football League (NFL) sack record is the season record for the most quarterback sacks by a player in an NFL season. The record was first set by Michael Strahan of the New York Giants in 2001, with 22.5 sacks. In 2008, Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings broke Strahan’s record with 22.5 sacks, and he currently holds the record.