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Player Single-Game Sack Record Statistics
The single-game sack record in football is typically around 7 or 8 sacks by a single player.
In this post, we explore the impressive single-game sack records set by notable NFL players throughout history. From Derrick Thomas to Aaron Donald, these statistics reflect the exceptional performances of defensive players on the field. Let’s dive into the historical milestones and team records that showcase the dominance of these defensive stars in disrupting opposing offenses.
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"The single-game record for the most sacks is 7, held by Derrick Thomas of the Kansas City Chiefs."
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"Derrick Thomas set this record on November 11, 1990, against the Seattle Seahawks."
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"The previous record before Derrick Thomas's 7 sacks was set by Fred Dean with 6 sacks in 1983."
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"The player with the second most single-game sacks (6) in the current era is Osi Umenyiora."
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"Umenyiora achieved the 6 single-game sacks while playing for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007."
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"The Dallas Cowboys had no player with more than 5 sacks in a game. Harvey Martin holds their record."
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"In 1984, Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets recorded 4 single-game sacks, which was then a record."
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"Gastineau's 4 single-game sacks record was broken by Joe Klecko, also of the New York Jets."
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"Aaron Donald holds the Rams' team record with 4 single-game sacks in 2018."
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"Aldon Smith holds the San Francisco 49ers' team record with 5 1/2 sacks in a single game."
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"Adrian Clayborn set the Atlanta Falcons' single-game record with 6 sacks in 2017."
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"The Green Bay Packers' team record is held by Vonnie Holliday with 5 sacks in a game in 2002."
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"For the Baltimore Ravens, Peter Boulware holds the team record with 4 sacks in one game."
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"Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills holds the team record with 4 sacks in one game."
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"The record for the Indianapolis Colts was set by Dwight Freeney with 4 sacks in one game."
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"The New England Patriots’ Andre Tippett holds the team record with 4.5 sacks in a single game."
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"A record for the Arizona Cardinals is 4.5 sacks in a game, held by Curtis Greer."
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"Khalil Mack holds the Chicago Bears' team record with 5 sacks in a game."
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"Seahawks player Jacob Green holds the team record with 4.5 sacks in a game."
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"The Miami Dolphins' team record is held by Bill Stanfill with 5 sacks in a game."
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