Myles Garrett says he was far below his usual standard in Rams' loss to 49ers
The Rams' defensive end admitted his performance was subpar after a 27-7 defeat, citing a recent knee injury and limited preparation as reasons.
Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recorded no tackles, sacks or pressures in the Rams' 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. He described the outing as the poorest showing of his career and said he must improve and regain his prior form.
Garrett, who missed most of training camp and the preseason because of a knee injury, said his immediate priority is to get healthy. He added that his limited preparation left him focused on his own condition rather than the team's needs, which he felt impacted his play.
The defensive end dismissed external factors such as the team's travel to Australia or the late arrival before the game, stating they did not influence his performance. He emphasized the need to work toward returning to the level that earned him the league's top defensive honor.
The Rams will hope that this substandard effort was an isolated incident as they look to strengthen their defense moving forward.