Why Myles Garrett matters for the Rams vs Giants game
Myles Garrett’s Week 1 box score showed no tackles and no sacks, but underlying metrics and matchup context suggest a different narrative.
As reported by Turf Show Times, Next Gen Stats logged a 0.59 second get-off and five pressures for Garrett in that game.
Key Takeaways
- Despite a zero in tackles and sacks on the box score, Garrett posted a 0.59 second get-off and generated five pressures, indicating meaningful impact off the edge.
- Garrett’s Rams debut came against Trent Williams in Melbourne, Australia, which combined a challenging matchup with atypical travel and preparation factors.
- Prior reporting noted missed practices for Garrett’s knee, and the possible return of Aaron Donald could materially change how opponents allocate blocking resources.
Why Week 1 Metrics Masked Garrett’s Impact
The raw box score fails to capture burst and consistent disruption; a 0.59 second get-off is a clear indicator of elite initial quickness compared with his 0.70 get-off referenced from 2025.
That burst translated into five pressures even without sacks or tackles, and the record shows small-game box scores do not always predict season output because Garrett has followed low-box-score games with high sack totals.
Matchup context is crucial: Garrett’s early snaps were aligned against Trent Williams, and coaching adjustments can create alternative matchups such as aligning him on Jermaine Eluemunor to increase clean rush opportunities.
Positional Context and Recent Game Comparisons
| Metric | Week 1 | Prior reference |
|---|---|---|
| Get-off (Next Gen Stats) | 0.59 seconds | 0.70 seconds reported in 2025 |
| Pressures | Five pressures in Week 1 | Pressure counts used to assess consistent disruption |
| Sack totals and box-score variance | Zero tackles and zero sacks in Week 1 | Two zero-tackle games in 2024, 14 sacks in 2024, and 23 sacks the following season |
SEC Recruiting Impact of Elite NFL Pass Rushers
College recruiters in the SEC frequently point to measurable pass-rush traits when evaluating and pitching edge defenders to prospects and their families.
Concrete metrics such as get-off and pressure production offer development benchmarks that can influence roster construction and recruiting conversations across the 16-team footprint.
