Watch: Myles Garrett Smashes His Helmet in Frustration After Browns’ Humiliating Loss to Patriots Despite Historic 5-Sack Outing
Myles Garrett‘s record-setting day was overshadowed by the Cleveland Browns’ 13-32 defeat at the hands of the New England Patriots. The usually cool pass rusher finally snapped at his team’s constant inability to win games.
On an individual level, Garrett has been nothing short of remarkable. Ahead of the Patriots game on Sunday, he had accumulated 25 tackles, five sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hits, and 15 pressures in seven outings. So, he was due for another big game in Week 8.
Despite entering Foxborough as underdogs, where the Browns haven’t won since 1992, Garrett and Co. were optimistic about carving out a positive result as they were coming off a 31-6 win against the Miami Dolphins the previous week.
Garrett kept his end of the bargain by sacking Patriots quarterback Drake Maye 5 times. Additionally, he had 12 total tackles (6 solo and 6 assisted).
The Browns’ offense, led by rookie quarterback
The cumulative failures of his teammates set off Garrett. Cameras caught the All-Pro edge rusher smashing his helmet inside the Browns’ dugout in anger.
What a day for Myles Garrett pic.twitter.com/ZdVOjfxGTF
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 26, 2025
Myles Garrett created history despite the Browns’ succumbing to their sixth defeat of the season
Going into the Patriots game, Garrett had 107.5 sacks since joining the NFL in 2017. Midway through the first quarter, on third and goal, he sacked Maye for the first time in the fixture.
That sack improved his tally to 108.5. It was enough to surpass Hall of Famer Reggie White (108) for the most sacks before turning 30 years old.
As [Myles] Garrett beat the Patriots on the edge early in the first quarter, he zeroed in on QB Drake Maye to take him down for the sack. That sack set an NFL record for the most sacks by a player under the age of 30. Garrett surpassed Reggie White, who had 108 sacks, and set the record with 108.5 sacks
Browns beat writer Kelsey Russo wrote (H/T: Browns official transcript).
truly a one-of-a-kind talent pic.twitter.com/J0qc4P99KQ
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 26, 2025
Garrett has 8 more games before turning 30 on December 29 to pull ahead of the rest of the pack. The only active player who is near his tally is Pittsburgh Steelers’
Personal achievements are fine and all, but it matters little if the team doesn’t know how to win games. Since Joe Flacco‘s expulsion, the Browns have only won one game with Gabriel as the shot caller.
I would throw the whole [5 sack] performance away for the win.
Myles Garrett said afterward
Garrett wanted out of Cleveland in the offseason. He requested a trade and went around promoting himself on various podcasts and sports talk shows.
However, he made a complete 180 by signing a four-year, $160 million extension on March 9, with $123.5 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $40 million.
I think the fans will see my heart is in the right place. It’s never been about money. It’s always been about winning
Garrett said after signing the contract.
The Browns fans can’t doubt his loyalty or his production on the field. But a defensive player can only do so much. Unless his teammates figure out ways to win games, the franchise will remain in eternal purgatory.
Insider Links Red Sox To Brewers Ace Freddy Peralta
Unfortunately, we are not going to see the Boston Red Sox take the field for a game for a few months.
The club will report for Spring Training in February and we'll see Spring Training games begin shortly afterward. Then, the regular season will begin in March. Boston's first game of the 2026 regular season is scheduled for March 26th against the Cincinnati Reds.
It's going to be a long few months as the team attempts to determine a path forward to add even more talent to the organization. The vibes around the organization are higher than they have been for years, which makes the offseason feel even longer. It's an interesting time for the team and they have work to do, specifically in the starting rotation. There's already been a lot said about potential fits for the rotation, although it is a bit early with the World Series still underway.
That's what happens when you're a good team with the means to add pieces and become great, though. That's what adding a high-end starter arguably would do for this team. It's early, but there's buzz out there starting and one example was
"Peralta is expected to finish in the top three in the NL Cy Young Award voting this offseason," Bowden said. "The Brewers have an $8 million team option on him for next season that they will certainly pick up. However, after picking up that option, the Brewers are expected to do the exact same thing they did two years ago with their then-ace Corbin Burnes and trade him.
The Red Sox should call the Brewers this winter
"Peralta is coming off the best year of his career as he’s really figured out how to use and mix his dominant stuff. Fastball Freddy held opposing batters to a .209 average against his four-seamer, .173 against his changeup, .183 against his curveball and .157 against his slider. He’s a true top-of-the-rotation ace at age 29. There will be plenty of interest in him on the trade market, with the Red Sox, Orioles, Mets, Angels, Astros, Giants, Padres, and Tigers all likely to inquire on him."
Peralta is coming off a season that should get him Cy Young Award votes, although Paul Skenes is the heavy favorite to win the award in the National League. He had a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts to go along with a 17-6 record for Milwaukee.
He's the type of guy that Boston fans would love and would help the rotation without breaking the bank -- at least for 2026 -- as he has an $8 million club option
Peralta is a workhorse and hasn't had under 165 2/3 innings pitched in a season since 2022. Adding a dependable, legit star to pair with Garrett Crochet, like Peralta, should be Boston's next step forward.
