Most Sacks in an NFL Season: Who holds the single-season record?
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Oct. 23, 2024 7:16 a.m. ET
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Which players have posted the most sacks on D in a single NFL season? You'll find that list below.
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Most Single-Season Sacks in NFL History
Name (Year) | Team | Sacks |
---|---|---|
T.J. Watt (2021) | Steelers | 22.5 |
Michael Strahan (2001) | Giants | 22.5 |
Jared Allen (2011) | Vikings | 22.0 |
Justin Houston (2014) | Chiefs | 22.0 |
Mark Gastineau (1984) | Jets | 22.0 |
Chris Doleman (1989) | Vikings | 21.0 |
Reggie White (1987) | Eagles | 21.0 |
Lawrence Taylor (1986) | Giants | 20.5 |
J.J. Watt (2014) | Texans | 20.5 |
Aaron Donald (2018) | Rams | 20.5 |
J.J. Watt (2012) | Texans | 20.5 |
DeMarcus Ware (2008) | Cowboys | 20.0 |
Derrick Thomas (1990) | Chiefs | 20.0 |
DeMarcus Ware (2011) | Cowboys | 19.5 |
Tim Harris (1989) | Packers | 19.5 |
Aldon Smith (2012) | 49ers | 19.5 |
Shaquil Barrett (2019) | Buccaneers | 19.5 |
Robert Mathis (2013) | Colts | 19.5 |
T.J. Watt (2023) | Steelers | 19.0 |
Robert Quinn (2013) | Rams | 19.0 |
Bruce Smith (1990) | Bills | 19.0 |
Clyde Simmons (1992) | Eagles | 19.0 |
Mark Gastineau (1983) | Jets | 19.0 |
Chandler Jones (2019) | Cardinals | 19.0 |
Michael Strahan (2003) | Giants | 18.5 |
Andre Tippett (1984) | Patriots | 18.5 |
Nick Bosa (2022) | 49ers | 18.5 |
Dexter Manley (1986) | Redskins | 18.5 |
Jason Taylor (2002) | Dolphins | 18.5 |
Von Miller (2012) | Broncos | 18.5 |
Robert Quinn (2021) | Bears | 18.5 |
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