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LB · KC · #32

Nick Bolton

Height
HT 5'11"
Weight
WT 237 lbs
Birth date
Mar 10, 2000 (age 26.7)
College
Missouri

He ranks LB26 through 7 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)

4,940

Range 4,391–5,215

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.

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

84.0 pts

12.0 PPG

33 solo

Week 9 projection

11.2 pts

vs NYJ · floor–ceiling 6.6–16.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

4,7004,8004,9005,0005,100Preseason 2026: 4,982Preseason 20262026 W1: 4,7782026 W12026 W2: 4,7782026 W22026 W3: 4,7782026 W32026 W4: 4,8072026 W42026 W5: 4,8072026 W52026 W6: 4,8072026 W62026 W7: 4,9082026 W72026 W8: 4,9402026 W8

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

Watch

Bolton had 33 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB26 through 7 games. Through 7 games the rank is LB26, 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

84.0

PPG

12.0

Rank so far

LB26

Key stats

  • Solo: 33
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/7 Boom 0%

0/7 Bust 0%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB26so far84.012.033——
2025LB9206.312.16911
2024LB19183.811.56631
2023LB10766.58.327—1
2022LB1245.014.49922
2021LB31135.58.557——

Career arc

01002003002021: 135.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13620212022: 245.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)24520222023: 66.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6720232024: 183.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)18420242025: 206.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20620252026: 84.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8420262026 projection: 190.9 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1912026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W810.5DEN65 plays · 63% pass5——
2026 W713.3SEA49 plays · 67% pass5——
2026 W610.5LAC57 plays · 53% pass3——
2026 W49.8LV56 plays · 54% pass4——
2026 W317.8MIA49 plays · 49% pass8——
2026 W216.3IND76 plays · 62% pass6——
2026 W16.0DEN65 plays · 42% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345678Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 96.5% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
11
Hurries
4
Missed tackle %
8.3%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    17 G
  • 2026
    7 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 4,940 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.