Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos linebacker and quarterback sack artist Von Miller passed Karl Mecklenburg for second all-time on the Broncos career sack list.
79.5 sacks look good on you, @VonMiller. https://t.co/yJitcbbC0i
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 22, 2017
Miller, came into Sunday with 78.5 sacks, now only trails former Broncos great Simon Fletcher (97.5) for most sacks in team history.
With that sack, @VonMiller passes @KarlMecklenburg for second place on our all-time sack list! pic.twitter.com/LDstkOWzmM
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 22, 2017
Miller sacked Philip Rivers once more in the 21-0 loss. The five-time pro bowler finished with five tackles and the two sacks, moving him 17 sacks away from tying the franchise record. Miller recorded a sack in his fifth consecutive game, marking the 7th time in his career he’s held a five game or more sack streak.