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AFC West lead at stake as Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix grind through injury comebacks

The AFC West lead is at stake Sunday as Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix work through comebacks from major injuries

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Posts 11 tackles in Week 7 loss Bolton registered 11 tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 20-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit takedowns in win Bolton recorded 11 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Kenneth Walker runs for two TDs in a 22-6 win over Chargers

Kenneth Walker ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Kansas City Chiefs secure a 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Logs nine stops vs. Las Vegas Bolton posted nine tackles (four solo) during the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up 11 tackles in win Bolton recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact 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. Bolton has 28 tackles (16 solo) and a pair of pass breakups through three games to begin the 2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 13 stops in Week 2 win Bolton registered 13 tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 33-30 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Bolton was one of four Chiefs players to play all 65 defensive snaps during Sunday's OT win, with the sixth-year pro also playing seven snaps on special teams. It was the 24th time in Bolton's NFL career that he recorded double-digit tackles, and his 13 takedowns were his most in a game since Week 3 of the 2025 season against the Giants (14). Bolton is up to 17 combined tackles through two regular-season games and will look to stay busy in a Week 3 road tilt against the Dolphins on Sept. 27.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nick BoltonOn Jack Cochrane: 'He Knows This Game In and Out' | Press Conference 9/16 Nick Bolton speaks to the media on Wednesday, September 16.

SEPTEMBER 16 • CHIEFS.COM

Andy Reid: First-round pick Mansoor Delane likely to play for Chiefs vs the Colts on Sunday night

The Kansas City Chiefs expect cornerback Mansoor Delane to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Plays every snap in Week 1 win Bolton posted four tackles (two solo) and a pass defense during the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Bolton's four tackles would have been his second-lowest total of the 2025 regular season (two in Week 7 against the Raiders), though he still finished tied for the third-most tackles on the Chiefs behind L'Jarius Sneed (eight) and Drue Tranquill (seven). Even with Kansas City holding a commanding lead in the fourth quarter, Bolton still played all 51 defensive snaps, so he should have plenty of opportunities to put up larger numbers in the box score this season. He's logged at least 100 tackles in four of his six years in the NFL, and he finished the 2025 campaign with 154 tackles (73 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses (including an interception) and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton Speaks To the Media | Press Conference 9/3 Nick Bolton speaks to the media on Thursday, September 3.

SEPTEMBER 3 • CHIEFS.COM

Best LBs In The NFL: Has Fred Warner Been Dethroned As League's Best Linebacker?

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AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS

Best LBs In The NFL: Has Fred Warner Been Dethroned As League's Best Linebacker?

Bieniemy jokes wife Mia gave him blessing to rejoin Chiefs after she was shot at their Virginia home

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy spoke to reporters on Tuesday for the first time since his wife, Mia, was shot at their Virginia home

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Nick Bolton and Jared Wiley Leave Chiefs Training Camp Practice Early, Ride Off in Cart Nick Bolton and Jared Wiley both reportedly exited Wednesday's training camp practice early, riding off in the front of a cart.

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Nick Bolton: 'Every Day We're Making Strides' | Press Conference 8/10 Nick Bolton speaks to the media following training camp practice on Monday, August 10.

AUGUST 10 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy returns to practice after wife's shooting at their Virginia home

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has returned to the Kansas City Chiefs for his first practice since his wife was shot at their Virginia home

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Nick Bolton on Being Named to Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame: 'Super Special' | Press Conference 7/29 Nick Bolton speaks to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, July 29.

JULY 30 • CHIEFS.COM

Fred Warner of the 49ers is voted as the top off-ball linebacker in the NFL by an AP panel

Fred Warner managed to play only six games last season for the San Francisco 49ers before a broken right ankle ended his season prematurely in Week 6

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Andy Reid surprises Nick Bolton with emotional Missouri Hall of Fame news The Chiefs linebacker received some incredible news from his head coach earlier this month.

JUNE 29 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Nick Bolton to be Inducted into Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame It's been over half a decade since Nick Bolton last suited up for Missouri, but he just earned quite the significant award nonetheless. The...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Will Nick Bolton Be One of the Chiefs' Top 10 Best Players in 2026? The Chiefs' polarizing defensive signal-caller is a massive part of KC's defense, but is linebacker Nick Bolton one of the team's premier pl...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Ranking Eli Drinkwitz's Top 10 Players at Mizzou on the 'All Things Mizzou' Podcast Eli Drinkwitz has churned out tons of talent throughout his six seasons as Missouri's head coach. From early stars like Nick Bolton and Tyle...

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Nick Bolton on Offseason, New Defensive Additions and Advice for Rookies | Press Conference 4/21 Nick Bolton speaks to the media on Tuesday, April 21.

APRIL 21 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs have a rare top-10 pick among two first-round selections in the upcoming NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Chiefs are putting massive pressure on Nick Bolton to justify deal The Kansas City Chiefs are paying linebacker Nick Bolton a ton of money to lead Steve Spagnuolo's defense and he needs to prove he's worth i...

MARCH 19 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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