In his second-ever game for the Los Angeles Rams, star defender Myles Garrett was simply unstoppable in the team's 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders. After a rough showing during the season-opening loss in Melbourne, Australia, Garrett roared when he secured three sacks and one forced fumble in the return.
A pivotal part of the defense's plan of action for the dual-threat Jayden Daniels, the Rams held the Commanders to 13 total points, and only three in the second half. After the game, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year spoke about his performance, expressing a sense of relief due to such a prolific showing.
The scariest part? He says he's still "nowhere near" where he wants to be in terms of his performance and play, and said
he was "rusty as hell" in the first half.
“It was a weight off my shoulders, just getting back to who I am," he told reporters in the locker room. "I’m nowhere near where I want to be as far as, like, my performance and things I know I can do and how I can move, but this is a confidence-booster for sure."
The idea that Garrett isn't even close to being at his best is a scary one, especially for a player who reset the single-season sack record last year. His return couldn't have come at a better time, as the win gives Los Angeles its first winning record of the year.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Myles Garrett: 'Nowhere near where I want to be' after 3-sack game
