NFL playoff sack leaders since 1982
Playoff Prowess
Pressuring the quarterback in the postseason was (and for some, still is) a calling card that is nearly synonymous with each name on this list.
Since 1982, these sack artists have reigned supreme as the NFL playoff’s best.
t-21. Dexter Manley
Postseason sacks: 8
t-21. Sean Jones
Postseason sacks: 8
t-21. Nick Bosa
Postseason sacks: 8
20. Kevin Greene
Postseason sacks: 8.5
t-18. Jeff Wright
Postseason sacks: 9
t-18. Mike Vrabel
Postseason sacks: 9
t-16. Michael Strahan
Postseason sacks: 9.5
t-16. Neil Smith
Postseason sacks: 9.5
t-13. Tony Tolbert
Postseason sacks: 10
t-13. Charles Mann
Postseason sacks: 10
t-13. Trace Armstrong
Postseason sacks: 10
t-11. Von Miller
Postseason sacks: 10.5
t-11. Richard Dent
Postseason sacks: 10.5
t-6. LaMarr Woodley
Postseason sacks: 11
t-6. Clay Matthews
Postseason sacks: 11
t-6. James Harrison
Postseason sacks: 11
t-6. Charles Haley
Postseason sacks: 11
t-6. Dwight Freeney
Postseason sacks: 11
5. Reggie White
Postseason sacks: 12
4. Terrell Suggs
Postseason sacks: 12.5
3. Frank Clark
Postseason sacks: 13.5
2. Bruce Smith
Postseason sacks: 14.5
1. Willie McGinest
Postseason sacks: 16
