LB · KC · #32
Nick Bolton
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 237 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 10, 2000 (age 26.6)
- College
- Missouri
He ranks LB43 through 4 games, down from LB9. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Chiefs in 2021 via a trade with the Ravens.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,807
Range 4,391–5,215
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
49.8 pts
12.5 PPG
20 solo
Week 6 projection
11.9 pts
vs LAC · floor–ceiling 7.1–17.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBolton had 20 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB43 through 4 games. Through 4 games the rank is LB43, off a LB9 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
49.8
PPG
12.5
Rank so far
LB43
Key stats
- Solo: 20
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
0/4 Bust 0%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB43so far | 49.8 | 12.5 | 20 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB9 | 206.3 | 12.1 | 69 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | LB19 | 183.8 | 11.5 | 66 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | LB105 | 66.5 | 8.3 | 27 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | LB1 | 245.0 | 14.4 | 99 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | LB31 | 135.5 | 8.5 | 57 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W4 | 9.8 | LV | 56 plays · 54% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 17.8 | MIA | 49 plays · 49% pass | 8 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 16.3 | IND | 76 plays · 62% pass | 6 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 6.0 | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 96.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 11
- Hurries
- 4
- Missed tackle %
- 8.3%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202517 G
- 20264 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Nick Bolton's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Bolton scores 4,807 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Nick Bolton's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 11.2 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Nick Bolton in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.