Lew Nichols III headshot

RB · PIT · #31

Lew Nichols III

Height
HT 5'10"
Weight
WT 222 lbs
Birth date
Aug 16, 2001 (age 25.2)
College
Central Michigan

The running rank is RB122 through 3 games, from RB144. Don't treat that like a season finish; 2025 also ended early (1 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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 total FP

0.6 pts

0.2 PPG

6 rush yds

Week 6 projection

0.3 pts

@ TB · floor–ceiling 0.2–0.3

Quick answer

Buy

Nichols ran for 6 yards in 2026, ranking RB122 through 3 games. The running rank is RB122 through 3 games, from RB144. Don't treat that like a season finish. 2025 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

0.6

PPG

0.2

Rank so far

RB122

Key stats

  • Rush yds: 6 (RB97)
  • Rec: —

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

3/3 Bust 100%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGRush ydRush TDRecRec ydRec TDPass ydPass TD
2026RB122so far0.60.26——————
2025RB1440.80.8———————

Career arc

0102025: 0.8 Half-PPR120252026: 0.6 Half-PPR12026

Recent games (2026)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptRushRecPass
2026 W50.6BustIND53 plays · 59% pass600
2026 W43.0BustCLE59 plays · 68% pass000
2026 W30.0BustCIN57 plays · 60% pass000

Weekly Half-PPR

Boom 20+Bust under 5
510152025345Week

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Week 5 Engine grade

Projected 0.3 · scored 0.6 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -0.3.

League-wide accuracy table

Those opponents

Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.

  • IND
    +16% · 130 rush yards
  • CLE
    +5% · 117 rush yards
  • CIN
    +10% · 123 rush yards

Usage and availability

carry share

255075100345Week

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Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    1 G
  • 2026
    3 G

Undrafted RB — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.

Next Gen Stats

No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is Lew Nichols III's dynasty value on NextDyne?
We don’t have a public Value Score for Nichols yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
What is Lew Nichols III's 2026 Engine Projection?
No 2026 projection published for Nichols yet.
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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Lew Nichols III in dynasty right now?
The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.