Myles Garrett named AFC defensive player of the week for first time in 2025
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Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week amid a standout season. Garrett, who last received the honor in Week 12 of 2024, set a new Browns single-season franchise record with 18.0 sacks. He is now just 5.0 sacks shy of the NFL's all-time single-season sack record, with six games remaining. In the recent victory over the Raiders, Garrett recorded 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble, contributing to the Browns' total of 10 sacks in the game. He leads the NFL with 26 tackles for loss, a personal best, along with 27 QB hits and three forced fumbles. The Browns are set to face the 49ers in Week 13.
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