Sacks

British

/ sæks /

noun

Jonathan ( Henry ). Baron. born 1948, British rabbi; Commonwealth chief rabbi (1991–2013)

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Despite being the AFC's sixth seed, Buffalo were still narrow favourites against a team that had won 13 of their previous 14 games and a defence that led the league for sacks - yet it was turnovers that hurt the Bills.

From BBC

The pass rush is another decider - the Niners ranked last in sacks and second-last in quarterback pressures as their pass rush unit is basically all out injured.

From BBC

The Broncos have won 13 of their past 14 games and led the league with 68 sacks - 11 more than any other team.

From BBC

Verse, the 2024 NFL defensive rookie of the year, made the Pro Bowl for the second time after recording 7½ sacks, a number that does not fully represent his impact on opposing offenses.

From Los Angeles Times

He was sacked only 24 times, third-fewest in the league behind the Rams and the Denver Broncos, each of which allowed 23 sacks.

From Los Angeles Times

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