Historical Source: @NFL on Khalil Mack's 6-Sack Masterpiece vs LV Raiders
NFL 6-Sack Pantheon & Pass Rush Lab
Only five defensive players in NFL history have recorded 6.0 or more sacks in a single game. Explore the mechanics of Khalil Mack's historic Oct 1, 2023 clinic, test pass-rush pocket trajectories, and inspect the all-time club.
Khalil Mack's 6-Sack Masterpiece (LV at LAC, Week 4 2023)
Facing his former team (Raiders) with rookie Aidan O'Connell starting, Mack delivered the greatest single-game defensive spectacle of the modern era. Click any sack below to load its exact alignment into the simulator:
The All-Time NFL 6-Sack Pantheon (Since 1982)
Since sacks became an official individual statistic in 1982, only 5 unique players have registered 6.0+ sacks in a single contest:
| Player | Sacks | Date & Game | Opponent QB(s) Sacked | Turnovers Caused | Historic Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Derrick Thomas
Kansas City Chiefs (HOF)
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7.0 | Nov 11, 1990 vs SEA | Dave Krieg | 1 Fumble | All-Time NFL Single-Game Record |
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Khalil Mack
Los Angeles Chargers
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6.0 | Oct 1, 2023 vs LV | Aidan O'Connell | 2 Forced Fumbles | 5th player in history; sealed 24-17 AFC West rivalry win |
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Derrick Thomas
Kansas City Chiefs (HOF)
|
6.0 | Sep 6, 1998 vs OAK | Donald Hollas | 1 Safety, 1 FF | Only player to reach 6+ sacks twice in career |
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Adrian Clayborn
Atlanta Falcons
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6.0 | Nov 12, 2017 vs DAL | Dak Prescott | 2 Forced Fumbles | Tormented backup tackle Chaz Green |
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Fred Dean
San Francisco 49ers (HOF)
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6.0 | Nov 13, 1983 vs NO | Ken Stabler | 1 Forced Fumble | Original single-game record post-1982 establishment |
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William Gay
Detroit Lions
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5.5* / 6.0 | Sep 4, 1983 vs TB | Jack Thompson | 1 Fumble | Week 1 eruption against Buccaneers offensive line |