Through six games, Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers has 6.5 sacks, the fifth-most in the league and the team’s clear leader. Mario Addison and Kawaan Short each have three sacks, the next most behind Peppers.
So, why has Peppers gotten off to such an incredible start to the season? He’s on pace to top his career-high in sacks of 14.5, set in 2008.
“This is just one of those things where sacks happen,” Peppers said. “You can try your best and do everything right for the most part and still not get sacks, and sometimes you can get sacks that fall into your lap.