What happened: Garett Bolles entered the fall off an 802-play run without allowing a sack. The 2026 ledger sits at zero pressures allowed through the September slate.
Why it matters: Clean early-season protection keeps the left tackle spot stable into the September stretch. Backing up a 2025 finish as the top-graded pass blocker among linemen gives the start added weight.
By the numbers: Pressures allowed in 2026: 0; prior sack-free run: 802 pass-blocking plays; 2025 pass-block grade rank: 1st among linemen
What to watch: Coming weeks test whether the clean sheet holds through the full September rotation.