Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett expressed confidence that he can secure his third NFL Defensive Player of the Year award despite missing seven games with a knee injury.
During an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show”, the host asked Garrett whether he could still capture the honor this season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Garrett responded affirmatively, stating, “Absolutely. There’s, I don’t know how many games left. I’ve just got to take it one game at a time.”
He added that his pursuit focuses on impact, presence, and disruption while aiming to surpass every player at the top of the positional stat leaderboards.
Garrett specifically mentioned Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who currently leads the league with 9.5 sacks.
“I love the guy who’s at the top,” Garrett stated regarding Anderson.
NFL fans reacted critically to the bold remarks on social media.
One critic posted on “Dude only cares about stats. Not about the team. How about caring to make the playoffs in the first place?”
Garrett recently returned to action for the Rams in a game against the Washington Commanders.
His return featured three sacks and eight quarterback pressures, helping the Rams secure a 20-13 victory.
The performance marked the ninth time in his career that he recorded at least three sacks in a single game.
ESPN reported that Garrett addressed his performance after the game by noting, “Man, it was a weight off my shoulders, just getting back to who I am.”
He acknowledged that he is not yet at his peak performance level but called the game a confidence booster.
Despite the strong return, betting odds indicate that winning the DPOY award remains a significant long shot.
Yahoo Sports reported that DraftKings listed Garrett as a +20000 long shot entering Week 10, whereas Anderson held +150 odds.