Nick Bolton
#32 · LB · Kansas City Chiefs
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Passes Defended
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Stuffs
Line 1
2026
0.9
Solo Tackles
Line 5
2026
4.8
Assist Tackles
Line 5
2026
5
Total Tackles
Line 10
2026
9.8
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Passes Defended | Stuffs | Solo Tackles | Assist Tackles | Total Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26L | @ SEA | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Oct 18W | vs LAC | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Oct 04W | @ LV | 0 | 0.5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Sep 27W | @ MIA | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Sep 21W | vs IND | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Sep 15W | vs DEN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Market ContextSample
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Tackles + Assists
opened at 7.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton played all but one of the Chiefs' 69 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he finished second on the team in tackles behind Drue Tranquill (12). Bolton has recorded double-digit stops in four of six regular-season games and is up to 59 tackles (29 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.
Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton led the team in takedowns, notching double-digit tackles in a game for the third time this season. The linebacker has now registered 48 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.
Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton played every single defensive snap during Sunday's win and finished as the Chiefs' second-leading tackler behind rookie corner Mansoor Delane (10). Through four regular-season games and heading into the Chiefs' Week 5 bye, Bolton leads the team with 37 combined tackles, which is tied with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jihaad Campbell for sixth-most in the NFL.
Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton has now posted double-digit tackles in back-to-back games. He has 100-plus tackles in four of the last five seasons and appears to be well on his way to another triple-digit campaign. Bolton has 28 tackles (16 solo) and a pair of pass breakups through three games to begin the 2026 season.
News & Status Timeline
Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton played all but one of the Chiefs' 69 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he finished second on the team in tackles behind Drue Tranquill (12). Bolton has recorded double-digit stops in four of six regular-season games and is up to 59 tackles (29 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton led the team in takedowns, notching double-digit tackles in a game for the third time this season. The linebacker has now registered 48 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton played every single defensive snap during Sunday's win and finished as the Chiefs' second-leading tackler behind rookie corner Mansoor Delane (10). Through four regular-season games and heading into the Chiefs' Week 5 bye, Bolton leads the team with 37 combined tackles, which is tied with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jihaad Campbell for sixth-most in the NFL.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Nick Bolton — Active
Bolton has now posted double-digit tackles in back-to-back games. He has 100-plus tackles in four of the last five seasons and appears to be well on his way to another triple-digit campaign. Bolton has 28 tackles (16 solo) and a pair of pass breakups through three games to begin the 2026 season.
ESPN Injury Report ↗