On 7 July 2026, ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak projected Garrett would repeat a 20‑sack year in his first season with the Rams. The claim sparked debate because only two players have ever posted multiple 20‑plus‑sack seasons since the stat was recorded in 1982.
How realistic is a 20‑sack season for Myles Garrett?
Garrett recorded 23 sacks in 2025, the most by any defender that year. Yet the only other multi‑20‑sack achievers are J.J. Watt (2012, 2014) and, if retroactive numbers count, Deacon Jones. Watt was in his mid‑20s during those peaks; Garrett is entering his 31st season, an age where a slight drop in explosiveness is common.
What does the Rams’ pass‑rush corps look like?
Los Angeles already fields a solid edge group. Byron Young posted 12 sacks last season and has 15.5 career sacks. Kobie Turner has logged seven or more sacks in each of his first three years, while Braden Fiske showed flashes of productivity. The depth means Garrett won’t be the sole sack source; opponents can double‑team other threats, limiting his raw numbers.
How do past Rams defenses compare?
When Aaron Donald tallied 20.5 sacks in 2018, the next‑closest Rams defender managed just 4.5. That season the team’s scheme funneled almost every pass‑rush chance to Donald. By contrast, the 2025 Browns relied heavily on Garrett, with the nearest teammate at 6.5 sacks. The Rams’ more balanced approach could curb Garrett’s individual totals.
What does the data suggest for this year?
Garrett’s career average sits between 12 and 16 sacks per season. Even if his snap count rises under a Rams defense that favors aggressive blitzing, a regression toward that average appears more plausible than another 20‑plus haul. The statistical ceiling is there, but the floor is likely his career norm.
What does this mean for the Rams’ Super Bowl hopes?
Garrett’s presence instantly upgrades the defensive line, forcing offenses to respect the edge. Even at 13 or 14 sacks, his impact on quarterback pressure and run defense could be decisive in close games. The real value lies in his ability to draw double teams, opening lanes for Young, Turner, and Fiske.
What’s the final takeaway?
Expect Garrett to be a game‑changer, but temper expectations about a repeat 20‑sack season. History, age, and a crowded pass‑rush suggest a solid, perhaps 13‑sack, year that still propels the Rams toward a deep playoff run.