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On November 11, 1990, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas set the NFL record for the most sacks in one game. Thomas sacked Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg seven times.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoBruce Smith with 200 even. Here is the NFL's records page on sacks: http://www.nfl.com/history/randf/records/indiv/sacks Though it's worth mentioning that Deacon Jones is reported to have 173.5 sacks unofficially which would put him third on that list. Jones played in 14 games seasons and before the sack was an official statistic. Of course, Jones also played before offensive linemen were allowed to use their hands like they are today.
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∙ 16y agoThe late Derrick Thomas of the Kansas City Chiefs holds the single game NFL record for sacks with 7 against the Seattle Seahawks in 1990.
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∙ 14y agoMichael Strahan, N.Y. Giants, 2001: 22.5 sacks
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Who holds the record for the most sacks in their Alabama career?
Derrick Thomas
Who holds the record for most career sacks in Super Bowl appearances?
Lamar woodley
Which player holds the record for the most sacks in a single game?
Derrick Thomas with 7
Which current NFL player has the most sacks?
Current record is 200.0 sacks by Bruce Smith, Buffalo, 1985-1999; Washington, 2000-03 David ``Deacon`` Jones has the unofficial record, he kept all of his sacks written down in a book he kept and had a total of I think 226.5 sacks
Which Pittsburgh Steeler had 77 career sacks?
Linebacker Jason Gildon had 77 sacks as a Pittsburgh Steeler, which is a team record. Gildon finished his career with 80 sacks, picking up three more in his final season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Who holds the NFL record for career sacks and how many is it?
Bruce Smith 200 sacks
Who holds the record for the most sacks in their Alabama career?
Derrick Thomas
Who holds the Northwestern career record for QB sacks?
Through the 2006 season, that was Casey Dailey (1994-1997) with 28 career sacks.
What player holds the NFL record for fewest sacks in a single season?
There isn't really a record kept for fewest sacks in a season by a player, as there are thousands of NFL players who have not had any sacks. Michael Strahan holds the record for most sacks in a season, at 22 1/2.
Who holds the record for most career sacks in Super Bowl appearances?
Lamar woodley
Which former Purdue LB holds the school defensive record for most career sacks?
Shaun Phillips
Which player holds the record for the most sacks in a single game?
Derrick Thomas with 7
The most sacks for the Atlanta Falcons?
Claude Humphrey holds the record for most sacks made by an Atlanta Falcon. When he played for the Atlanta defense from 1968-1978 (10 seasons) he had 94.5 career sacks.
Who has the record at Nebraska with the most career sacks?
Trev Alberts
Who holds the Philadelphia Eagles record for sacks in a season?
Reggie White set the Eagles single season record with 21 sacks in 1987.
What college football team holds the record for most sacks in a season?
Texas A&M 1991 - 56 sacks
Who holds the record for all-time sacks for the Saints?
Rickey Jackson
