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Statistics About The Most Sacks In A Season
The most sacks recorded in a single NFL season is 22.5, achieved by Michael Strahan in the 2001 season.
In this post, we explore the impressive statistics surrounding the most sacks achieved in a single NFL season. From legendary players like Michael Strahan and Reggie White to notable team accomplishments, we delve into the record-breaking moments and historical achievements in the realm of sacks in professional football.
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"Michael Strahan holds the record for most sacks in a season (22.5) in 2001."
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"The National Football League recognizes sacks as an official statistic since 1982."
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"Justin Houston (Kansas City Chiefs) made the 2nd most sacks (22.0) in a season in 2014."
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"The third position for most sacks in a single season is held by J.J Watt, who secured 20.5 sacks in both 2012 and 2014."
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"Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets recorded a season-leading total of 22.0 sacks in 1984."
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"Lawrence Taylor is the only rookie to lead the NFL in sacks, having racked up 9.5 in 1981."
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"Reggie White of the Philadelphia Eagles managed to get 21.0 sacks in the season of 1987."
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"The high mark for sacks by a team in one season is 72, accomplished by the 1984 Chicago Bears."
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"The 1989 Minnesota Vikings had 71 team sacks in a season."
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"The first player to break the 20-sack mark was Al "Bubba" Baker with 23 sacks (unofficial) in 1978."
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"Derrick Thomas holds the Chiefs club record for most sacks in a season, with 20 in 1990."
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"Chris Doleman (Minnesota Vikings) had 21.0 sacks in the season of 1989."
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"The Chicago Bears hold the record for most team sacks in a season, with 72 in 1984."
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"Aaron Donald set the single-season sack record for a defensive tackle, securing 20.5 in 2018."
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"Reggie White has the second highest number of sacks in a single season by a defensive tackle with 21 in 1987."
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"The first player to reach 20 sacks in a single NFL season was “Sack Exchange” member Mark Gastineau in 1984."
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"Defensive end Aldon Smith ranks 21st overall for single-season sack leaders with 19.5 sacks in 2012."
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"The 1982 New York Jets set a team postseason record with 10 sacks in a single playoff game."
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"The record for the most sacks in a single game by a player is 7, set by Derrick Thomas in 1990."
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"The 1990 Kansas City Chiefs rank third on the all-time team sack list, recording 60 sacks in a single season."
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