During the Denver Broncos' 20-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, Garett Bolles did something that you don't see every day in the NFL. Though shutouts are usually reserved for pitchers in baseball and goaltenders in hockey, Bolles had the equivalent of a shutout against the Jaguars, at least as far as it goes for an offensive tackle.
Bolles was tasked with keeping the likes of Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker off his quarterback in the game, and he did just that. In fact, he didn't allow a single pressure on Bo Nix in the game, marking the seventh time he has accomplished this feat since 2018.
Broncos LT Garett Bolles did not allow a pressure in 31 combined pass blocks against Pro Bowler Josh Hines-Allen (21) and Travon Walker (10),
according to the NFL's @NextGenStats. It's Bolles' seventh game without allowing a pressure since the start of 2018.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 21, 2026
The Jaguars did not record a single sack in the game and Bolles, for his part, did not even allow it to come close. Things like this are easily overlooked when skimming through a box score, but this kind of performance is as big a reason as any for why the Broncos won this game.
In speaking with the media after the game, Bolles credited the running back room and said that the Broncos "imposed their will" against a tired Jacksonville squad.
🗣️Garett Bolles:
— Guerilla Sports (@guerillasports) September 21, 2026
"There's nothing better than being in victory formation, grateful for that." #broncoscountry https://t.co/zF5D0h4hwW pic.twitter.com/MzB3cHfDeb
Now in year 10 with the Broncos, Bolles is starting to experience the kind of success the team hoped he would when he was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He's also starting to get recognized as one of the best left tackles in the league, finally, after being named to his first Pro Bowl last season while also being named a first-team All-Pro.
Most pass snaps by OL with ZERO pressures allowed this season
— PFF (@PFF) September 22, 2026
Pass Snaps
C Creed Humphrey 86
C Graham Barton 83
G Matt Goncalves 70
T Garett Bolles 69
C Elgton Jenkins 69
C Ryan Neuzil… pic.twitter.com/a1trdzcXr8
Bolles will now turn his attention to Week 3 and the Los Angeles Rams, a team many thought would have one of the best defenses in the league this season. Though Aaron Donald is back, the Broncos won't have to worry about Myles Garrett on Sunday night.
It may have been difficult for Bolles to pitch a second straight shutout had he been out there.
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