Sat Jan 04 21:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Browns’ Garrett Prioritizes Upsetting Ravens Over Sack Title in Week 18 Showdown

**CLEVELAND, OH** – Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is putting team success ahead of individual accolades this weekend. While tied for the NFL sack lead with 14, Garrett stated Thursday that his primary goal for Week 18’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens is a Browns victory, even if it means costing the Ravens the AFC North title.

“I’d rather upset them and mess up their playoff hopes,” Garrett declared. “If the sack title comes along with that, great. But at the end of the day, I want to win.” A Browns win combined with a Pittsburgh Steelers victory over the Cincinnati Bengals would hand the division crown to Pittsburgh.

Despite his team-first attitude, Garrett is also eyeing a second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. He believes his 2024 season surpasses his 14-sack performance in 2023, citing increased challenges from opposing offenses and the support of his teammates. “I feel like I faced much more difficult odds this year,” he said. “But I couldn’t have done it without all the guys with me.”

Currently, Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is the betting favorite for the award, with Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt close behind. When pressed on why he deserves the award, Garrett simply responded, “Why? Go check the tape. That’s why.” The 11-5 Ravens can clinch the AFC North with a win over the 3-13 Browns on Saturday.

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