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Michael Strahan's Single-Season Sack Record

Michael Strahan's 22.5 sacks in 2001 broke the NFL single-season sack record.

Michael Strahan broke the NFL single season sack record with 22.5, surpassing Mark Gastineau's total of 22, by sacking Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers at Giants Stadium in the final regular-season game of 2001.

Quick Facts

Player
Michael Strahan
Team
New York Giants
Season
2001
Record type
Single-Season Sacks (NFL)
Total sacks
22.5
Position
Defensive End

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