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LB · KC · #32

Nick Bolton

Height
HT 5'11"
Weight
WT 237 lbs
Birth date
Mar 10, 2000 (age 26.5)
College
Missouri

Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Picked by the Chiefs in 2021 via a trade with the Ravens.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

4,778

Range 4,3655,183

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 Engine Projections

190.9 pts

11.2 PPG · 17.0 games

68.3 solo · 2 sacks · 1.1 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

4,7004,8004,9005,0005,100Preseason 2026: 4,982Preseason 20262026 W1: 4,7782026 W1

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 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB84. Recent form cooled from LB9 to LB84 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. 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

6.0

PPG

6.0

Positional finish

LB84

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB846.06.02
2025LB9206.312.16911
2024LB18183.811.56631
2023LB10566.58.3271
2022LB1245.014.49922
2021LB29135.58.557

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: 6.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)620262026 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 W16.0DEN65 plays · 42% pass2

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 96.5% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
11
Hurries
4
Missed tackle %
8.3%

Durability

  • 2023
    8 G · 4 Out
  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    17 G
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 4,778 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. 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.