Lew Nichols stats and fantasy outlook
Lew Nichols is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 0.4 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position: running back
- Depth chart: 4th on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB
- Status for Week 8: healthy
- Next game: vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 17 (561st overall)
- Age: 25
- Experience: 3 seasons
Lew Nichols stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.6 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 0.0 |
| Week 5 | IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 13% | 0.6 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 0.0 |
Lew Nichols usage and role
Depth chart: 4th on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 8% | 8% |
| Target share | 0% | 0% |
| Targets a game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Carries a game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Lew Nichols Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 17 of 99, 561st overall and 142nd among RBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 0.4 PPR points.
| Targets | 0.1 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 0.0 |
| Receiving yards | 0.3 |
| Carries | 0.5 |
| Rushing yards | 2.1 |
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Cleveland Browns | Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 9 | Bye | |
| Week 10 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday, November 15 at 8:20 PM |
| Week 11 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 22 at 4:25 PM |
Quick answers
Is Lew Nichols playing in Week 8?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8).
How many fantasy points is Lew Nichols projected for?
Our model projects 0.4 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 85%.
What is Lew Nichols's Roundup Score?
17 of 99, 561st overall and 142nd among RBs.
Is Lew Nichols a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 4th on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart at RB.
When is Lew Nichols's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET, at home against the Cleveland Browns.
What is Lew Nichols averaging this season?
0.2 PPR points a game across 3 games, with 0.7 carries and 0.0 targets.
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