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Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 28-24 on Saturday thanks to an 86-yard fumble return by linebacker Nick Bolton in the fourth quarter that put them ahead for good

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TOUCHDOWN: Nick Bolton Bolts 86 Yards for TD After Melvin Ingram's Hit-Stick Takeaway Can't-Miss Play: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton bolts 86 yards for TD after defensive end Melvin Ingram's hit-stick takeaway.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

No injury designation Bolton (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Bolton was held out against the Steelers last week, likely as a precaution considering he was removed from COVID protocol only one day before the game. He should get a full week of practice under his belt before Sunday's game against the Bengals and move back into a starting role at linebacker.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Bolton (undisclosed) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.

Impact Bolton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but he likely still needs to regain his conditioning. In his absence, Melvin Ingram is expected to see increased snaps.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Bolton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, yet he still is listed as questionable for Sunday against the Steelers...

Impact Bolton only spent four days on the COVID list, but he still may not be ready to return. The second-round rookie has played a significant role on the Chiefs' defense, so his return Sunday against the Steelers would be a boost for the unit. However, if he is unable to play, Melvin Ingram would likely draw the start in Bolton's place.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Put on COVID-19 list Bolton was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The linebacker just made a career-high 10 solo tackles on Thursday Night against the Chargers, but tested positive Tuesday and he will now become the latest Chief to join the COVID-19 list. Bolton was one of seven Chiefs players that were added to the list Tuesday, joining teammates Tyreek Hill and Blake Bell, amongst others.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 tackles in OT win Bolton racked up 14 tackles (10 solo), three passes defensed and a quarterback hit in Thursday's 34-28 overtime win over the Chargers.

Impact Bolton was on the field for a career-high 79 defensive snaps and made the most of his busy workload. The rookie second-round pick came one tackle shy of his Week 7 career high while defensing the first three passes of his career. After seeing his usage plummet for a few weeks, Bolton's back to playing an every-down role.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "That's what Chiefs football look like" ' Chiefs Rewind LB Nick Bolton goes one-on-one with Mitch Holthus after the Chiefs Week 15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton Breaks Up a Pass to Deny a Fourth-Down PBU on airtight coverage Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton breaks up a pass to deny a fourth-down try by the Los Angeles Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Anthony Hitchens' Snags Interception off of Nick Bolton's Swat Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens intercepts a pass thrown by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after linebacker...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Logs best performance in weeks Bolton (wrist) recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 48-9 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Bolton recorded his highest number of tackles and defensive snaps (47 percent) since Week 9. The rookie has seen his playing time slip over that stretch, playing 35 percent or less of the Chiefs' defensive snaps over the previous three weeks, and he may only have seen the increase in usage because the game turned into an early blowout. Bolton will likely return to his usual playing time in an important Thursday night matchup against the division-rival Chargers.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "I'm proud of where I'm at, but still trying to get better" ' Press Conference 11/17 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Manages five tackles Bolton produced five tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 13-7 win over the Packers.

Impact Bolton's five tackle performance was lackluster when compared to his 35 total tackles over his previous three contests. The rookie linebacker will look to bounce back against the Raiders in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It was an exciting moment for me:' Chiefs' Nick Bolton on winning October defensive rookie of the month "It was an exciting moment for me," Kansas City Chiefs' Nick Bolton on winning October defensive rookie of the month during a press conferen...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Bolton: "Every week is a new challenge for me" ' Press Conference 11/5 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Steve Spagnuolo details Chiefs' plans for Nick Bolton with Anthony Hitchens returning from injury Both players will get chances to play moving forward, but it sounds like #Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens will return to his starting spot over N...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Nick Bolton Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Bolton racked up 32 tackles and seven tackles-for-loss in October

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Piles up tackles Bolton tallied 11 tackles (four solo) in Monday's game versus the Giants.

Impact Bolton has finished with double-digit tackles in back-to-back weeks after not reaching that threshold previously through the first six. Bolton posted his best PFF grade of the season (82.7) Monday, which could be a signal that the rookie linebacker is settling into his role on defense.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 15 tackles Bolton had 15 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans.

Impact Bolton led the linebacking corps by playing 84 percent of the defensive snaps in the blowout loss, and he recorded double-digit tackles for the first time this season. He also tallied four tackles for a loss. The rookie second-round pick has 55 tackles (39 solo) through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Nick Bolton on his successes, team's struggles against Titans Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, who called plays for the defense against the Tennessee Titans on October 24, 2021, said although...

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

LB Nick Bolton (on the frustrations of the first half*_)_*

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Nick Bolton: "I just took it as any other week; trying to be the best person for our defense" ' Week 7 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media after match up against the Tennessee Titans.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton tackles Derrick Henry right as RB receives handoff Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton tackles Derrick Henry right as RB receives handoff.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie vs. Derrick Henry Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM