Which NFL Team Leads in Sacks?
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The NFL season is in full swing and teams are vying for the top spot in the standings. One important stat to keep an eye on is sacks. Which team currently leads the league in sacks?
The Pittsburgh Steelers currently lead the NFL in sacks with 48.
Through week 13 of the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have recorded 48 sacks, leading the league. The next closest team is the Los Angeles Rams with 42 sacks. The Steelers have had a sack in all but 3 games this season, and have had multiple sacks in 11 of their 13 games.
The Los Angeles Rams are second with 46 sacks.
As of right now, the Los Angeles Rams are second in sacks with 46. This is only four sacks behind the league-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. The Rams have had a sack in every game this season, which is something that they have not done since 2011. The Rams’ front four has been explosive, and they have been able to apply pressure without having to blitz.
The Minnesota Vikings are third with 45 sacks.
The Vikings’ sacks leader is Danielle Hunter with 14.5, followed by Everson Griffen with 8.