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2025 Defensive
| STATS |
CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 145 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Top Nick Bolton News
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Big performance Christmas Day
Bolton tallied 12 tackles (six solo) and an interception during the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.
Bolton finished Thursday's contest as the game's leading tackler and picked off Bo Nix late in the first quarter, which the Chiefs offense converted into a five-yard touchdown pass from Chris Oladokun to Brashard Smith 10 plays later. It was Bolton's first interception of the season and first pick since Week 15 of the 2024 season. Bolton has logged double-digit stops in five consecutive games and is up to 145 tackles (49 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: All set for Christmas night
Bolton (illness) is active for Thursday night's contest against Denver.
Bolton was added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday, but he'll now ultimately be good to go for Week 17. The linebacker has compiled 44 total tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the last four games.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Uncertain Thursday due to illness
Bolton (illness) is questionable for Thursday's Week 17 game against Denver.
Bolton popped up on the injury report as limited Wednesday after coming down with an illness. His official status for Thursday may not be known until the Chiefs release their list of inactives approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Should Bolton be unable to play, Jack Cochrane could draw a start at linebacker.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: First sack of season in Week 16
Bolton recorded 10 tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Kansas City's 26-9 loss to Tennessee on Sunday.
Bolton's second-quarter sack of Cam Ward was Bolton's first of the season. He's now produced double-digit tackles in four straight games and has logged 133 tackles (63 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble across 15 starts this season.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs 11 tackles in defeat
Bolton recorded 11 tackles (five solo) in the Chiefs' loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Bolton has recorded double-digit tackles in three straight games and six of his 14 appearances this season. Through 14 starts, Bolton has piled up 123 tackles (59 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble on 97 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Does not practice Thursday
Bolton (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday.
Bolton was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, but he was unable to participate Thursday with an unspecified illness. The 25-year-old star will likely need to return to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus the Chargers. The fifth-year pro has 112 tackles (54 solo), five pass breakups and a forced fumble through Week 14.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Cleared of illness
Bolton (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Bolton missed Thursday's practice due to a sudden illness, but a prompt upgrade back to full participation Friday cleansed him of any injury designation for Sunday. The starting middle linebacker should be all set to suit up for a key divisional matchup that, if lost, could all but eliminate the Chiefs from playoff contention.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Double-digit stops in loss
Bolton recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the Texans.
Bolton was able to pace the team in takedowns in Week 14, securing double-digit stops for the second straight game and third time in the last five contests overall. The linebacker has now registered 112 total tackles (54 solo), five passes defensed and a forced fumble over 13 games this year.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Game-high 11 stops Thursday
Bolton posted 11 tackles (six solo) and two pass defenses during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
It was another productive game for Bolton, who led both teams in tackles while logging double-digit stops for the fourth time this season. The fifth-year linebacker has officially cracked the century mark with 100 tackles (48 solo) through 12 regular-season games, and he needs just six more stops to tie his mark from the 2024 campaign (across 16 regular-season contests).
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs eight tackles vs. Colts
Bolton recorded eight total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts.
The Missouri product played 100 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps for the third consecutive game and led the team in total tackles during the Week 12 win. Bolton is one of Kansas City's most impactful defenders, appearing in 11 games and recording 89 total tackles, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 13 matchup against the Cowboys on Thursday.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs sick tackles in loss
Bolton recorded six tackles (five solo) and a pass defended in Kansas City's loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Bolton played every defensive snap in the loss and has now racked up five or more tackles in three straight games. Across his first 10 outings of the campaign, the 25-year-old has totaled 81 tackles (40 solo) and one forced fumble.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Racks up 14 tackles
Bolton recorded 14 tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Bills.
Bolton saw his snaps dip slightly in Weeks 7 and 8, but he returned to a 100 percent clip in Week 9. He responded by matching his season-high with 14 tackles, although only five were solo. Bolton is having a bounce-back season after a disappointing 2024.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Fine day vs. Commanders
Bolton recorded six tackles (one solo) during Monday's 28-7 win versus Washington.
Bolton has now racked up at least six total tackles in all but one of his games this season, keeping him well on pace for 100-plus on the year. He should have plenty more chances to make tackles in Week 9 against a run-heavy Buffalo offense.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Quiet day against Raiders
Bolton recorded two tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders.
Bolton played 95 percent of defensive snaps, but he still had limited opportunity because the Raiders ran only 30 offensive plays. While it was a disappointing performance, he had recorded at least six tackles in all of his games prior to Sunday. Bolton should be in for a bounce-back performance in Week 8 against the Commanders.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Seven tackles in SNF win
Bolton recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday night's win over the Lions.
Bolton played all 54 defensive snaps against Detroit and also recorded one QB hit on Jared Goff. The veteran linebacker has piled up 53 tackles (28 solo), including four TFLs, two pass breakups and two QB hits on 99 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps through six starts this season.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 237 lbs |
| Birthplace: Frisco, TX |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Missouri |
| Experience: 5 |