James Harrison is an ageless wonder. At 38-years of age, the Steelers linebacker had a season that was “one for the ages”.

Let’s take a look at some of those stats “that stood out” for Harrison’s season, and how that reflects on his career.

Stat of the Year: 79.5

James Harrison increased his sack total with the Steelers to 79.5 – the most by a Pittsburgh defender since the statistic became official in 1982. Harrison initially set the Steelers franchise mark in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns.

11.0

Increased his Steelers postseason sack total to 11.0 – tying LaMarr Woodley (11.0) for the most by a Steeler since sacks became an official statistic in 1982.

19

Harrison has 19 multi-sack games as a Steeler: the most in franchise history since sacks became an official statistic, passing Jason Gildon (17).

100

Harrison still holds the Super Bowl record for the longest interception returned for a touchdown, and marked the longest play in Super Bowl history, breaking the
old mark of 99 yards on a kickoff return by Desmond Howard (Green Bay) vs. New England in Super Bowl XXXI.

3.0

He also holds the franchise postseason record for sacks in single-game with Chad Brown.

3

Harrison added his third multi-sack playoff game in the AFC Wild Card Game against the Dolphins, with 1.5.

4

Going into the AFC Championship Game, Harrison had four consecutive playoff games with at least one sack. (The streak would end against the Patriots.)

Final 2016 rankings

• Led the Steelers in 2016 regular season with 5.0 sacks.
• Led the Steelers in 2016 postseason with 2.5 sacks.
• Generated nine quarterback hits in the regular season (third on team).
• Generated two forced fumbles in the regular season (second on team).
• Tied for a team-high nine tackles for loss in the regular season.

Statistics and information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers.