Myles Garrett Struggles in Loss to 49ers, Records No Tackles

Myles Garrett faced a challenging game against the San Francisco 49ers, resulting in a 27-7 loss where he did not record any tackles. Following the game, Garrett expressed that he felt like the worst version of himself, a notable statement considering his previous accolades as the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Garrett cited a knee injury as a contributing factor to his performance, stating he was only about 85 percent healthy. This injury is significant for a player whose effectiveness relies heavily on speed and explosiveness. Despite his struggles, 49ers left tackle Trent Williams remarked that Garrett remained difficult to block, suggesting that the 49ers may have effectively neutralized him during the game.

Historically, Garrett has rarely finished games without any tackles, with a similar occurrence noted during a game against the Saints in 2024. In that instance, the Saints tailored their game plan to limit his impact, which may have also been the case against San Francisco. While the knee injury likely played a role, the 49ers' strategy could have further contributed to his lack of statistical output.