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PIT - RB

Lew Nichols III

#189 RBTier 32PPR 12.90.8 PPG
PPR Expected12.90.8 PPG
Scoring

2026 Fantasy Outlook

Lew Nichols III projects for a limited 2026 fantasy role with PIT at 12.9 PPR fantasy points, or 0.8 points per game, ranking RB189 in the Better Projections model.

His expected outcome sits between a 0.9-point floor and a 20.1-point ceiling over 17.0 projected games.

His workload line includes 19 carries and 59 rushing yards.

That profile places him in Tier 32 among running backs.

View 2026 RB rankings
PPR fantasy points12.9
Floor 0.9Expected 12.9Ceiling 20.1

Scoring Formats

Standard10.8
Half-PPR11.8
PPR12.9
Standard PPG0.6
Half-PPR PPG0.7
PPR PPG0.8

Personalized Value

12 Team - PPR - 1QB - 2RB - 2WR - 1TE - 1FLEX
Overall Rank#1
Position Rank#189 RB
Dynamic VBD0.0
Auction Value$2400
PPR · 12 Team - PPR - 1QB - 2RB - 2WR - 1TE - 1FLEXReplacement RB: Lew Nichols III · RB24 · 12.9 ptsAuction values reserve minimum bids, then allocate remaining dollars by positive dynamic VBD. Projection stats remain unchanged.
Expected Points12.9
Replacement12.9
Bench in VBDNo
Auction Rank#1

Projected Stats

Games17.017.017.0
Carries01919
Rushing Yards05959
Rushing TD0.00.50.5
Targets1514
Receptions026
Receiving Yards2816
Receiving TD0.00.10.6
FloorExpectedCeiling

Model Signals

Career trajectoryPositive
QB environmentNeutral
Team volumePositive
Teammate competitionNeutral
Vacated opportunityPositive
AvailabilityHigh
Team changeSame Or Unknown

Actual Results

Fantasy History

SeasonTeamGamesFantasy PointsPPGFinishCarriesRush YdsRush TDTargetsRecRec YdsRec TD
2025PIT10.00.0RB1440000000