Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' defense stalwart, has been recognized for his on-field prowess. According to an announcement by the NFL on Wednesday, Garrett snagged the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award for games played Nov. 21-25. The accolade comes from a particularly imposing performance during the Browns' 24-19 triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers, reported by WKYC.
In the matchup, Garrett recorded three pivotal sacks and a forced fumble, pushing his season sack total to an impressive 10—which ties for third in the league. He stands out as the league's sole defender, having notched up multiple games with at least three sacks this season and has consistently maintained a minimum of 10 sacks per season over the last seven years, spanning from 2018 to 2024. Notably, with just 1.5 more sacks, Garrett could become the youngest player in NFL history to achieve 100 career sacks, as detailed by Cleveland19.
Cleveland's head coach, Kevin Stefanski, heralded Garrett's most recent God-given accolade as a personal victory and a reflection of the entire team's effort. In a statement obtained by Cleveland.com, Stefanski remarked, "Individual accolades are tremendous. We want our guys to be recognized. The nice part is it also reflects well on your teammates. So, happy for Myles, and also recognize that it takes everybody to achieve those." Stefanski further lauded Garrett for producing at such a high level despite the significant attention opponents placed on him.
The honor marks Garrett's fourth instance of receiving this weekly award, with previous occasions in the 2023, 2021, and 2020 seasons. Paired alongside quarterback Jameis Winston—who clinched AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8—Garrett is among the Browns to have been honored this season. Garrett's determination remains clear as the Browns move forward to a 3-8 record and the Steelers slide to an 8-3 standing. "I'm No. 1," Garrett told Amazon Prime after the game, "I’m the guy. That runs through me, and there’s no other person being defended as I am or schemed or planned against like I am. Just goes to show, you can throw that out the window -- I’m going to find a way."According to Cleveland.com.
Aside from contributing to the Browns' sacking prowess on the field, Garrett brings leadership. Winston revealed that Garrett gave a motivated pre-game speech before the Steelers match-up. "He spoke to us in the locker room before the game and he called on everybody to step up and fight with him, and he really set the tone," Winston told Cleveland.com. Garrett's weekly honor serves as a testament to his elite skill set and his vital role in the Browns’ team dynamic.
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