Seahawks rookie left guard Grey Zabel has been about as close to flawless as can be expected of a rookie offensive lineman, but it was a rare "loss" on Thursday that helps illustrate just how impressive Seattle's first-round pick has been through four games.
During the Seahawks' 23-20 win over the Cardinals, defensive lineman Dante Stills was able to get past Zabel to pressure Sam Darnold. Stills was not credited with a sack or quarterback hit in the game, so it's a play people might not have even noticed in real time, but it was rather noteworthy in a way.
That pressure stands out not because of the play itself, but because, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, it was the first pressure Zabel has allowed all season.
Zabel allowed just that one pressure on 30 pass blocking snaps, making it