Most Sacks in an NFL Season: Who holds the single-season record?

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Most Single-Season Sacks in NFL History

Leaderboard excludes records set prior to the AFL-NFL merger.
Name (Year)	Team	Sacks
T.J. Watt (2021)	Steelers	22.5
Michael Strahan (2001)	Giants	22.5
Mark Gastineau (1984)	Jets	22.0
Justin Houston (2014)	Chiefs	22.0
Jared Allen (2011)	Vikings	22.0
Chris Doleman (1989)	Vikings	21.0
Reggie White (1987)	Eagles	21.0
J.J. Watt (2012)	Texans	20.5
J.J. Watt (2014)	Texans	20.5
Aaron Donald (2018)	Rams	20.5
Lawrence Taylor (1986)	Giants	20.5
DeMarcus Ware (2008)	Cowboys	20.0
Derrick Thomas (1990)	Chiefs	20.0
Tim Harris (1989)	Packers	19.5
Shaquil Barrett (2019)	Buccaneers	19.5
DeMarcus Ware (2011)	Cowboys	19.5
Aldon Smith (2012)	49ers	19.5
Robert Mathis (2013)	Colts	19.5
Bruce Smith (1990)	Bills	19.0
Chandler Jones (2019)	Cardinals	19.0
Robert Quinn (2013)	Rams	19.0
T.J. Watt (2023)	Steelers	19.0
Clyde Simmons (1992)	Eagles	19.0
Mark Gastineau (1983)	Jets	19.0
Michael Strahan (2003)	Giants	18.5
Von Miller (2012)	Broncos	18.5
Nick Bosa (2022)	49ers	18.5
Dexter Manley (1986)	Redskins	18.5
Robert Quinn (2021)	Bears	18.5
Jason Taylor (2002)	Dolphins	18.5
Andre Tippett (1984)	Patriots	18.5