bruce smith has the most sacks in nfl history.
bruce smith has the most sacks in nfl history.
who has the most sacks in nfl history?
bruce smith
in week 4, peppers helped the panthers defeat the new england patriots 33-30. peppers had another dominant performance recording 4 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 qb hits, and nearly had another sack and forced fumble right before halftime as he helped to disrupt patriots quarterback tom brady, (who suffered an ac joint sprain in his left shoulder on one of peppers sacks, but was able to finish the game) and the new england offense throughout the game, despite playing through a right shoulder injury of his own that he had in a brace. for his efforts, peppers was named the nfc defensive player of the week for the seventh time in his storied career. in week 5, peppers recorded a sack of lions quarterback matthew stafford and also had a big 4th down tackle for a 4-yard loss which resulted in a turnover on downs. the panthers would defeat the lions by a score of 27–24. in week 6 against the philadelphia eagles, peppers recorded his 150th career sack, making him the fifth player in nfl history to achieve that milestone. he also forced a fumble on the same play, which gave him 48 career forced fumbles and tied him for second most all time with former defensive end john abraham. however, the panthers lost 28–23. in week 8 win against tampa bay, peppers recorded his 151st sack, moving him past chris doleman for fourth most all-time. peppers also recorded his 49th career forced fumble on the same play, which moved him into sole possession of second place on the all-time forced fumbles list. the sack also gave peppers 7.5 sacks for the season, tying him with bruce smith for the most seasons with at least 7 sacks (15). in week 15 against the green bay packers, peppers recorded a half sack late in the fourth quarter on a fourth down play against quarterback aaron rodgers, helping the panthers ultimately win 31–24. the half sack gave peppers 10 sacks on the season and 10 total seasons with double digit sacks, becoming only the fourth player in nfl history to achieve that milestone. peppers also became only the third player in nfl history at age 37 or older to record at least 10 sacks in a season.
julius peppers
bullet::::- fourth most sacks in nfl history: 159.5









































bullet::::- tied for third most double digit sack seasons in nfl history: 10









































bullet::::- tied for fifth most games with at least three sacks: 9









































bullet::::- tied for fifth most multiple sack games in nfl history: 37









































bullet::::- second most forced fumbles in nfl history: 51









































bullet::::- second most interceptions by a defensive lineman in nfl history: 9 *11 career interceptions including time played as a linebacker









































bullet::::- most interception return yards by a defensive lineman in nfl history: 192 yds *293 career interception return yards including time played as a linebacker
julius peppers