No, single-season records don't require a 17-game asterisk
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Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has set a new NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 sacks. The record was achieved over a 17-game season, following the NFL's schedule expansion in 2021. Previously, the record was held by Michael Strahan for a 16-game season. The length of the NFL season has varied over time, increasing from 12 games before 1961, 14 games until 1978, and 16 games until 2021. The potential for further expansion to 18, 19, or even 20 games could continue to impact single-season records. The changes are driven by the league's pursuit of increased revenue, despite the additional physical demands on players.
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