In the 2007 NFL season, there were 1102 total sacks so the average team was sacked 2.2 times per game (34.4 times per season). In 2006, there were 1164 sacks averaging out to 2.3 sacks per game per team (36.4 sacks per season) and in 2005, there were 1182 sacks averaging out to 2.3 sacks per team per game (36.9 sacks per season).
The NFL made the sack statistic official in 1982.
Hall of Fame player Deacon Jones coined the term "sack".
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Incentive pay - such as a set price per sack - is considered illegal by the NFL and any contract with those types of pay incentives are not approved by the league.
When the defense tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage for a loss.
MICHAEL STRAHAN 2001 Season with 22.5 Sacks
Bruce Smith is the NFL all-time sack leader, with 200.
Michael Strahan with 22.5 sacks
The forward progress of the quarterback, which is usually where a quarterback starts moving backwards.
No. This rule only exists in the NFL.
Through the 2010 season that would be Bruce Smith with 200. Reggie White is second with 198.
The Minnesota Vikings record is held by Chris Doleman. He recorded 21 sacks in 1989.