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Khalil Mack: Return of the Mack
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack is a force to be reckoned with
The NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year recorded 11 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and an interception-return TD while helping the Raiders to a 12-4 record and their first playoff appearance since 2002. "His motor is unbelievable," says Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio of Mack. "The effort he gives every single play is second to none."
From Weeks 6 through Week 14, Mack recorded at least one sack in eight consecutive games, tying for the sixth longest streak in the NFL since the sack became an official statistic in 1982.
Most Consecutive Games With A Sack Since 1982
Player | Season(s) | Team(s) | Streak |
---|---|---|---|
(Source: NFL) | |||
DeMarcus Ware | 2007-2008 | Dallas | 10 |
Simon Fletcher | 1992-1993 | Denver | 10 |
Dwight Freeney | 2008-2009 | Colts | 9 |
Kevin Greene | 1997-1998 | 49ers, Panthers | 9 |
Bruce Smith | 1986-1987 | Buffalo | 9 |
Khalil Mack | 2016 | Oakland | 8 |
The fifth overall selection in the 2014 Draft, Mack has excelled at putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, leading the NFL with 26 sacks since 2015.
NFL Players With Most Sacks Since 2015
Player | Team(s) | Sacks | |
---|---|---|---|
(Source: NFL) | |||
Khalil Mack | Oakland | 26 | |
Von Miller | Denver | 24.5 | |
Chandler Jones | Patriots, Arizona | 23.5 | |
Carlos Dunlap | Cincinnati | 21.5 | |
Cliff Avril | Seattle | 20.5 | |
Ryan Kerrigan | Washington | 20.5 |
"He's just a freak. He can play the run. He can rush. He can do all types of stuff. He's the kind of guy you want to play with." -- Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin
Last season, Mack earned two AFC Defensive Player of the Week Awards (Week 9 and Week 12) and was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month in November after recording four sacks, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and an interception-return touchdown.
Mack was the only player in the NFL in 2016 with at least 10 sacks (11) and an interception-return touchdown. He was one of four NFL players last season with at least 10 sacks and five forced fumbles.
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