Derrick Thomas of the Kansas City Chiefs had a record-setting 7.0 sacks on November 11, 1990 in a game against the Seattle Seahawks. Tied for 2nd on the list at 6.0 sacks are Fred Dean (49ers, '83), Osi Umenyiora (Giants, '07), and Derrick Thomas (Chiefs, '98).
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Michael Strahan set the single season sack record at 22.5 sacks in the 2001 season.
The NCAA record was 7 OT's in 1981
The Minnesota Vikings record is held by Chris Doleman. He recorded 21 sacks in 1989.
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