Who Got The Most Sacks In The NFL?
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Did you know that there is a record for the most sacks in a single NFL season? Who got the most sacks in the NFL?
NFL History
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season, pitting the league’s two champion teams against each other.
Most sacks in a season
In 2001, Michael Strahan set the record for most sacks in a season with 22.5. He beat out the previous record holder, Mark Gastineau, who had 22 sacks in 1984.
Most sacks in a career
Reggie White holds the NFL career record for most sacks with 198. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers during his 16-year career. White was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998.
The Current Leaders
As of right now, the leader in sacks is T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers with 15.0 sacks. He is followed by Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns with 12.5 sacks and Za’Darius Smith of the Green Bay Packers with 12.0 sacks.
Most sacks in a season
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world.
In the NFL, sacks are recorded as tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage resulting in a loss of yardage. If the quarterback is sacked in his own end zone, it is recorded as a safety. Sacks were first officially tracked in 1982. Before that, though unofficial, sack totals were provided by various sources.
The record for most sacks in a season is held by Michael Strahan, who recorded 22.5 sacks during the 2001 season.
Most sacks in a career
Most sacks in a career: Bruce Smith is the leader in this category, with 200 sacks in his 19 seasons. Reggie White is second with 198, followed by Kevin Greene with 160.
The Future of Sacks
As the NFL season comes to a close, we begin to look at the future of the game. Who will be the next big thing? The next Michael Jordan? The answer may not be as simple as that. With the recent rule changes, the game has been changing and so has the way teams are playing it.
Most sacks in a season
The most sacks in a season is held by Michael Strahan, who had 22.5 sacks in the 2001 season.
Most sacks in a career
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world.
Reggie White holds the record for most sacks in a career with 198. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers.
