T · Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams · 72 graded snaps
Replacement
Bolles delivered steady pass protection throughout the contest, but two drive-stalling penalties and inconsistent perimeter reach blocks kept his overall grade near the replacement threshold.
Bolles consistently protected Bo Nix's blindside, stacking positive pass protection reps against edge rushers Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart to earn a 73 pass-blocking mark. However, his run blocking was inconsistent, highlighted by missed reach blocks that allowed stops behind the line at Q1 10:58 and Q3 08:59. His overall mark was ultimately held down by two major -2.0 penalties: an illegal formation infraction wiping out a 7-yard run at Q2 04:38 and a critical holding call at Q4 03:33.
Strengths
Vertical pass sets and pocket depth
Combo blocks on inside zone
Climbing to the second level
Weaknesses
Costly penalties
Playside reach blocks on outside zone
Plays that moved the grade
-2Q4 03:33, 2nd & 10Beaten around the outside by Byron Young and hooked his shoulder, drawing a 10-yard holding penalty that negated a scramble.
-2Q2 04:38, 1st & 10Flagged for an illegal formation penalty, wiping out a positive 7-yard first-down run.
+1Q3 03:52, 1st & 10Cleanly reached the second level and picked up backside pursuit to clear the alley for a 14-yard jet sweep.
Every graded snap · 29 wins or losses, 43 routine
-0.5Q1 10:58 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCould not seal Byron Young inside, allowing edge leverage to be maintained.
+0.5Q1 09:43 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockMaintained outside leverage on Byron Young and rode him harmlessly past the depth of the pocket.
+0.5Q1 04:50 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockSolid vertical set against Josaiah Stewart, keeping the edge cleanly walled off.
+0.5Q1 04:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockGets good initial vertical displacement working in tandem with Powers against Kobie Turner to create an inside crease.
+0.5Q1 02:18 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSmooth vertical pass set, stymies Wesley Bailey on the perimeter with good hand punch and leverage.
+0.5Q1 02:13 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains good depth and rides Byron Young comfortably around the arc past the quarterback's launch point.
-2Q2 04:38 · 1 & 10 · Run blockPenalized for illegal formation, nullifying a positive 7-yard gain on first down.
Q2 04:15 · 1 & 15 · Pass blockSolid vertical set against Byron Young, anchoring well to keep the pocket clean for the quick throw.
+0.5Q2 03:47 · 1 & 10 · Run blockLocks onto Josaiah Stewart at the snap and washes him upfield away from the interior run lane.
+0.5Q2 02:52 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a solid reach block on Bailey, pinning him inside to open the alley for the sweep to bounce outside.
+0.5Q2 02:16 · 2 & 6 · Run blockFires out and successfully shields Byron Young from making a play on the backside.
+0.5Q2 02:00 · 3 & 2 · Pass blockSmooth vertical set to square up Byron Young, mirroring his rush and keeping the edge clean.
+0.5Q3 14:55 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWashes Byron Young out toward the sideline, ensuring the B-gap remains wide open for the cut.
+0.5Q3 14:19 · 2 & 4 · Pass blockSets cleanly against Byron Young, riding him wide around the edge and keeping the blindside clear.
+0.5Q3 11:50 · 3 & 2 · Run blockSecures Josaiah Stewart on the backside, preventing any backside pursuit or crash into the backfield.
+0.5Q3 11:14 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSmooth vertical set to completely stone Josaiah Stewart's edge rush attempt.
+0.5Q3 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSets firmly against Desjuan Johnson and anchors well, keeping the blindside clean.
-1Q3 08:59 · 1 & 5 · Run blockFails to reach or seal OLB Stewart on the perimeter, allowing Stewart to maintain outside leverage and assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q3 07:44 · Pass blockFrames Young well on the edge and denies inside counters.
+0.5Q3 05:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a clean base block against Davis, turning his shoulders and taking him entirely out of the play.
+0.5Q3 04:38 · 2 & 5 · Run blockDelivers solid initial contact alongside Powers to control the interior defensive tackle.
+1Q3 03:52 · 1 & 10 · Run blockQuickly works past the line of scrimmage to pick up second-level pursuit, sealing the alley for the boundary run.
+0.5Q3 02:24 · 1 & 8 · Pass blockFormed a strong wall on the blind side, controlling the edge rusher through the quick throw.
+0.5Q3 02:19 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockSets well on the edge vs #47 Bailey, maintaining half-man leverage and a clean blindside pocket.
+1Q4 14:00 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockVertical set against the edge rusher, neutralizing outside rush and giving Nix a clean platform.
-2Q4 03:33 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockBeaten to the outside edge by Byron Young and hooks his shoulder/arm, drawing a 10-yard offensive holding penalty that nullifies the scramble.
+0.5Q4 01:22 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockSolid initial set and punch vs #10 Stewart, staying in control throughout the quick release.
+0.5Q4 01:15 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockAnchored firmly against Josaiah Stewart's edge rush, keeping the pocket clean from the blindside.
+0.5Q4 01:05 · 2 & 5 · Pass blockSets cleanly against Byron Young, riding him deep and around the pocket past the quarterback.