{"id":658183,"date":"2026-01-06T10:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/658183\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:31:15","slug":"browns-sports-world-react-to-myles-garrett-making-history-vs-bengals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/658183\/","title":{"rendered":"Browns, sports world react to Myles Garrett making history vs. Bengals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns<\/a> ended the 2025 season on a high note.<\/p>\n

It was a rough year overall, and they won’t be participating in the postseason, but they head into the offseason on a two-game winning streak, with both of those victories coming against AFC North rivals. A game-winning drive, ending in an Andre Szmyt field goal — which is poetic in itself, considering how Szmyt’s NFL debut against Cincinnati went back in September — lifted the Browns<\/a> over the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> in the season finale, 20-18.<\/p>\n

The win wasn’t the biggest story from Sunday’s game, though. Star defensive end and former (and likely future) Defensive-Player-of-the-Year Myles Garrett etched his name in the history books<\/a> with a sack on Bengals<\/a> quarterback Joe Burrow. Garrett’s historic season has drawn the attention of not just those in Cleveland, but the sports world as a whole.<\/p>\n

Let’s dive into some of the reactions to Garrett’s historic day, as well as some reactions to what the win means for the Browns.<\/p>\n

Sports world celebrates Garrett<\/p>\n

Garrett’s sack with roughly five minutes to go in Sunday’s game put his season total at 23, a half-sack more than the previous record, shared by Giants<\/a> defensive end Michael Strahan (2001) and Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (2021). The historic mark earned Garrett praise from his peers and opponents.<\/p>\n

CONGRATULATIONS MY GOOD BROTHER!!!!!!! @Flash_Garrett<\/a> \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n

\u2014 LeBron James (@KingJames) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Miles Garrett for breaking the NFL single-season sack record \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

CONGRATS TO MYLES GARRETT FOR SETTING THE SACKS RECORD. NFL’S BEST PASS RUSHER BY FAR.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

He\u2019s done it. Myles Garrett is your new single season sack leader. \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n

\u2014 shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 4, 2026<\/a>Browns fans react to the record falling<\/p>\n

Fans of the team were, predictably, ecstatic to see Garrett finally break the record, after a few close calls over the last several games.<\/p>\n

Yayyyy Shedeur Sanders finished the season with a win! and Miles Garrett broke the NFL single-season sack record! Congratulations #DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud83e\udd82THEE Auntie with no kids\u264f\ufe0f (@prmade313raised) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Myles Garrett got the sack record and the Browns won with a game winning drive from Shedeur Sanders and Andre Szmyt got the clutch game winning kick.<\/p>\n

Yeah we\u2019re leaving with something. #DawgPound<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ALSR9XkkM3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Big Mike (@big_mike9169) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Myles Garrett writes his name in the book. All time single season sack record. Genuinely the BRIGHTEST spot of a terrible season. Well earned, well deserved. #JurassicMyles<\/a> #DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fred Himes Jr. (@BigChiefBuckeye) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I WATCHED THE GREATEST EVER DO IT LIVE, CONGRATULATIONS TO 95 #DAWGPOUND<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chad The Dumb Browns Fan (@DumbBrownsFann) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MYLES GARRETT HAS OFFICIALLY BROKEN THE SINGLE SEASON SACK RECORD. #DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Christian Rudloff (@MUSinfonian) January 4, 2026<\/a>The coaching uncertainty<\/p>\n

The feeling coming into the weekend was that Sunday’s game would be Kevin Stefanski’s last as head coach of the Browns<\/a>. The Browns have experienced success under Stefanski, with two playoff berths that led to him bringing home a pair of Coach of the Year awards during his tenure, but the team is just 8-26 since their Wild Card loss to the Texans<\/a> two years ago. Despite the season closing with two consecutive wins, Stefanski’s time in Cleveland may be up.<\/p>\n

Firing Stefanski rn would be a very dumb mistake. It makes zero sense to bring in an unproven head coach for an inevitable year of QB woes. Invest in the offense and give Stefanski a chance to progress with Sanders. If it fails clear house for new HC & new QB in 2027#DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 OhiosHottestWhiteBoy (@WhiteBoyOH) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

If that\u2019s it for Kevin Stefanski in his #DawgPound<\/a> tenure, great way to go out with Myles getting the single season sack record & the players giving it all through the finish line.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jensen Lewis (@JLEWFifty) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to say it now\u2026with a tear in my eye\u2026I\u2019m a Kevin Stefanski guy\u2026and I remain a Kevin Stefanski guy. If this is the end or not\u2026He brought more joy to my life than any Browns Coach in my life time.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bobby Mechling (@The_real_BobbyM) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

If this is it for Kevin Stefanski, Im glad he goes out a winner<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonSays) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

You can’t fire Kevin Stefanski. Give him one more year<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sir Yacht (@SirYacht_) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Gonna be hilarious firing Stefanski after back to back wins to end the season<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gabe (@gabeybrazy) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Kevin Stefanski deserved so much better.<\/p>\n

Thank you for one last win against the Bengals and for some of the best memories we\u2019ve had since the Browns returned.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony DiPiero (@AnthonyDiPiero7) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

At what point do we stop blaming Kevin Stefanski and start questioning the Browns\u2019 front office?<\/p>\n

Because let\u2019s be honest: the Deshaun Watson signing by the Browns\u2019 front office was the catalyst for the downfall of the downfall.#DawgPound<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3W7gMlLy7v<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 gee. (@geeondruh) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I hate to be a wet blanket, but the @Browns<\/a> wins the past two weeks mask the stank of the absolute trainwreck from October-December. The presnap penalties. The special teams gaffes. The QB malpractice. Don\u2019t get hooked and go soft on #Stefanski<\/a> & Co. now. #browns<\/a> #DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c (@MParris86) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

If that was it for Stefanski, it was a hell of a run. But I think it’s time to move on. Jim Schwartz anyone?#DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Evan Schulz (@schulz_EvanCP) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Can\u2019t get excited about Stefanski getting canned if Berry is coming back. #DawgPound<\/a> .<\/p>\n

\u2014 JJ (@Flint521466) January 4, 2026<\/a>