Myles Garrett admitted he produced the worst version of myself that Ive put out there during the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, revealing he was not fully fit for the game. Garrett missed most of training camp while dealing with swelling in his knee, although Rams coach Sean McVay said before the game that, to his knowledge, the defensive star was 100% healthy.The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year declined to reveal which knee was injured, but had worn a sleeve on his left leg during several practices.Garrett struggled to make his usual impact against the 49ers, failing to record a tackle for the first time since Week 11 of the 2024 season and only the fourth time in his career.He also managed just three individual pressures as the Rams pressured Brock Purdy on seven of his 36 dropbacks, a 19% pressure rate that was their third-lowest mark since the beginning of last season.Ive got to be better, Garrett said. Ive got to find a way to recover and get back to the player I know I can be and Ive shown that Ive been before.When I was out there, I was a little bit more focused on myself and trying to stay healthy than what they were doing, and that showed, he added. I wasnt who I needed to be for my team.Garrett joined the Rams this offseason after being traded from the Cleveland Browns, having set the NFLs single-season sack record during the previous campaign.Despite his struggles in Melbourne, 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said he could not tell that Garrett was carrying an injury.I mean, hes one of those players where its just, you know, no matter what hes going through, its still not an easy out for anybody, Williams said. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Carrick hails fantastic Mainoo as United impress on Champions League return Mitch Fretton 11th September, 2026 Champions League round-up: Bayern Munich hit five past Bodo/Glimt as Como get big win Mitch Fretton 10th September, 2026 Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Report, result and goals as Red Devils cruise to UCL win Mitch Fretton 10th September, 2026 WATCH: Manchester United take the lead in Champions League Mitch Fretton 10th September, 2026 LIVE Manchester United v Sabah: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 10th September, 2026 Manchester United vs Sabah: Line-ups confirmed for Red Devils Champions League return Mitch Fretton 10th September, 2026
