It took half the season, but the moment is finally here: Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett are set to take the field as teammates for the first time this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. This isn’t just a big game, folks. This is a game where we witness history, because this tandem is about to become only the second since 2000 to suit up with at least 100 career sacks each. And get this: they will be the first pair of teammates *ever* with 100 career sacks and a 20-sack season each. You read that right. Ever.
The Wait is Over for Defensive Domination
Talk about a long road to get here. This duo was supposed to be unleashed back in Week 1, but Donald was still easing back from retirement. Then it was Week 2, and every week after, but Garrett’s knee was giving him so much trouble it actually required surgery, landing him on injured reserve for a whopping seven weeks. What a frustrating start for what everyone knew could be a game-changing partnership. But the wait is almost done, with Garrett officially set to be activated from injured reserve. Imagine adding a two-time Defensive Player of the Year like Garrett to any lineup; it immediately lifts the whole defense. But when you pair him with another future Hall of Famer like Donald on the interior, it’s going to make it nearly impossible for opposing offenses to consistently block both of them throughout an entire game.
Donald’s Buzz: “Pieces to the Puzzle” Are Back
Aaron Donald is clearly pumped to have Garrett back on the field. He told reporters Thursday that Garrett looked “good” and “fast” in practice. “It’s good to have the pieces back to the puzzle,” Donald said, adding, “Was good to see him out there yesterday, today, looking good, looking fast. Getting to work with him in full pads and playing off each other. It looked pretty good today, so I’m excited about having him here, having him back, and seeing what we do Sunday.” Donald, even after two years in retirement, is still drawing double teams every single week from opposing linemen. He’s smiling about the thought that with Garrett back, things will finally get a bit easier for him, knowing offenses have to account for another superstar on the edge. “I’m pretty sure,” he said with that signature grin, acknowledging, “the guy did have 20-something sacks last year.” It’s clear he knows the impact Garrett’s presence will have, saying it’s “always good when we get all the pieces to the puzzle out there.”
Sunday’s Challenge: Disciplined Rushes Against Jayden Daniels
Here’s the kicker: neither Donald nor Garrett have a sack yet this season. They have some serious work to do, and it won’t be a cakewalk against Jayden Daniels this Sunday. The Washington quarterback is known for his speed and elusiveness, making him a tough target to bring down. The plan for this historic duo is to execute their assignments, limit the damage Daniels can do on the ground, and be disciplined and smart with their rushes. This might not be a game where they can just pin their ears back and hunt an immobile quarterback. But one thing is for sure: they are going to play off one another and make life incredibly difficult for the Commanders offense this Sunday afternoon. Get ready, because the puzzle pieces are finally together, and it’s going to be a show.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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