Cole Kmet Can't Be Trusted Versus The Packers
Cole Kmet Fantasy Stats
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Chicago Bears
Healthy
Height / Weight | 6'6" / 260 lbs. |
Date of Birth (Age) | Mar 10, 1999 (25) |
Experience | 5 seasons |
Drafted | 2020 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #43 (Bears) |
College | Notre Dame |
Season Stats
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SEASON | TEAM | GP | FPTS/G | FPTS | REC | TGTS | YDS | TD | LONG | YDS/TGT | YDS/REC | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | FUM | LOST |
2020 | CHI | 16 | 3.9 | 62.0 | 28 | 44 | 243 | 2 | 38 | 5.5 | 8.7 | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2021 | CHI | 17 | 7.1 | 121.2 | 60 | 93 | 612 | 0 | 25 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | CHI | 17 | 8.7 | 147.3 | 50 | 69 | 544 | 7 | 50 | 7.9 | 10.9 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2023 | CHI | 17 | 10.7 | 181.1 | 73 | 90 | 719 | 6 | 53 | 8.0 | 9.8 | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2024 | CHI | 17 | 7.1 | 120.4 | 47 | 55 | 474 | 4 | 31 | 8.6 | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career | 84 | 7.5 | 632.0 | 258 | 351 | 2592 | 19 | 53 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Game Log
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DATE | TEAM | OPP | FPTS | REC | TGTS | YDS | TD | LONG | YDS/TGT | YDS/REC | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | FUM | LOST | |
Week 1 | Sep 8, 2024 | CHI | TEN | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 2 | Sep 15, 2024 | CHI | HOU | 6.7 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 3 | Sep 22, 2024 | CHI | IND | 25.7 | 10 | 11 | 97 | 1 | 19 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 4 | Sep 29, 2024 | CHI | LAR | 6.4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 5 | Oct 6, 2024 | CHI | CAR | 8.7 | 3 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 26 | 14.2 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 6 | Oct 13, 2024 | CHI | JAX | 24.0 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 2 | 31 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 8 | Oct 27, 2024 | CHI | WAS | 4.4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 9 | Nov 3, 2024 | CHI | ARI | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Week 10 | Nov 10, 2024 | CHI | NE | 3.3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 11 | Nov 17, 2024 | CHI | GB | 7.2 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 25 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 12 | Nov 24, 2024 | CHI | MIN | 13.4 | 7 | 10 | 64 | 0 | 20 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 13 | Nov 28, 2024 | CHI | DET | 5.6 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 14 | Dec 8, 2024 | CHI | SF | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Week 15 | Dec 16, 2024 | CHI | MIN | 2.4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 16 | Dec 22, 2024 | CHI | DET | 8.9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Week 17 | Dec 26, 2024 | CHI | SEA | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Week 18 | Jan 5, 2025 | CHI | GB | 2.3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cole Kmet News
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet hasn't been a reliable fantasy option throughout the 2024-25 campaign. He finished last year by catching a career-high 73 passes for 719 yards while amassing six touchdowns. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has struggled this season, totaling 45 grabs for 471 yards and four touchdowns. To be fair, the Bears offense hasn't been the best. However, Kmet can't be trusted in Week 18 versus the Packers, so fantasy managers can keep him out of the lineup. The same can be said for those considering his services for DFS contests.
Jan 4
Cole Kmet Completely Uninvolved In Thursday's Loss To Seahawks
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was a statistical no-show in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The fifth-year Bear saw zero passes go his way from quarterback Caleb Williams, marking his third game this season without a single target. Overall, the 25-year-old has caught 45 passes for 471 yards and four touchdowns over 16 games this season. Kmet's game disappointed fantasy managers who looked his direction this week, and he will likely continue to be minimally involved within the offense in Week 18's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
Dec 27
Cole Kmet Not A Reliable Option As Fantasy Playoffs Continue
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has failed to prove himself as a dependable option within the team's offense. As a result, he ranks outside the top 18 tight ends and should be benched in most fantasy leagues ahead of Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Although Kmet did catch a touchdown last week, he has just three receptions for 23 yards over his last three games. The 25-year-old ranks 14th among fantasy tight ends in 2024, but most of his production has come from outlier games. Through 15 contests, he has posted double-digit fantasy points (PPR) just thrice. Fantasy managers can justify benching or even dropping the 25-year-old as fantasy championships arrive and Kmet remains a non-factor.
Dec 24
Cole Kmet Hauls In His Only Target On Monday Night
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet once again was an afterthought in the team's lackluster offense in the Monday night loss to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, catching his only target for a pickup of 14 yards. Kmet was on the field plenty -- he played 93 percent of the offensive snaps on the evening -- but rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continued to rely mostly on his three receivers in Keenan Allen, DJ Moore and rookie Rome Odunze. In the last three games, Kmet has just four receptions on four targets (he didn't have a target in Week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers) for 40 yards and no touchdowns. He hasn't scored a touchdown since a two-TD performance in Week 6 and has 16 receptions for 159 yards and no TDs in six games since the team's bye. Fantasy managers still alive in the playoffs should look for a better TE option in Week 16 when Chicago faces the division-rival Detroit Lions.
Dec 17
Cole Kmet Has Shaky Value For Week 15
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has been a disappointment to fantasy managers outside of a few big performances. Last week, Kmet wasn't targeted at all during the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Somehow, Kmet wasn't targeted during this game despite being on the field for over 90 percent on the snaps. It's tough for fantasy managers to insert Kmet into their lineups after that one. It's worth noting that Kmet finished with seven receptions on 10 targets for 64 yards during the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Kmet will get a rematch with the Vikings this week, but remains on the TE2 radar.
Dec 14
Cole Kmet Disappears In Week 14 Loss To 49ers
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a disappointing performance in the team's tough 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Kmet was shut out, finishing with zero receptions a significant step back from his recent solid performances. He was targeted on the Bears' two-point conversion attempt, but unfortunately, he dropped what was a very catchable ball, further adding to his frustration. As was the case with most of the Bears' pass catchers, Kmet's fantasy production suffered due to the team's inability to move the ball through the air, with just 134 passing yards total. It was a challenging day for the offense, and Kmet couldn't find his rhythm. The Bears will look to get back on track next Monday night when they face the Minnesota Vikings in a crucial rematch.
Dec 9
Cole Kmet A Risky Start With Touchdown Upside In Week 14
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a risky fantasy start in Week 14 as he faces a solid San Francisco 49ers defense. The 49ers rank fourth in passing yards allowed, giving up only 190 yards per game. Meanwhile, Kmet's star wide receiver teammate, DJ Moore (quadriceps), is listed as questionable after being limited in Friday's practice following missed sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. While Moore is optimistic about playing, if he's unable to suit up, it would significantly boost the other pass catchers in the Bears' offense. However, Kmet has been a secondary option in the passing game all season, making him a volatile fantasy choice. He managed just three receptions for 26 yards in the Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. If Moore is ruled out, Kmet becomes a borderline TE1 with the potential for more targets. However, if Moore plays, it will be hard to confidently start Kmet, given the competition for touches in the Bears' offense.
Dec 7
Cole Kmet Catches Three Passes On Thursday
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught all three of his targets for 26 yards in their loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon. Kmet's three targets tied him for the lowest total among Chicago pass catchers. This was a sharp decline from the ten targets he saw last weekend. Throughout the season, Kmet has been unable to string together consistent fantasy performances. He has eclipsed double-digit PPR points on three occasions but fell under 5.0 PPR points in four games. Fantasy managers should continue to view Kmet as a risky TE2 in all formats heading into a Week 14 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Nov 28
Cole Kmet A Risky Start With Touchdown Upside In Week 13
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a risky fantasy start in Week 13 as he faces a solid Detroit Lions defense. Despite the Lions ranking second in points allowed, they have struggled against the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. However, Kmet continues to be a secondary option in the Bears' offense, which has been inconsistent all season. With three solid wide receivers in the mix, Kmet has competition for targets, but his usage has started to pick up again. After a quiet middle of the season, Kmet had a promising Week 12, finishing with seven receptions for 64 yards. While the matchup is tough, he remains an intriguing fantasy play with touchdown upside, especially if the Bears are forced to throw in a potential high-scoring game. Kmet can be started as a risky option, but with the potential for a solid return if he finds the end zone.
Nov 27
Cole Kmet Continues To Be Involved In Week 12 Loss To Vikings
In Week 12, Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a standout outing in the team's narrow 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Kmet finished with seven receptions for 64 yards, marking a significant improvement from his recent performances. Seeing the Bears' new offensive coordinator continue to feature Kmet after his increased usage in the previous week's game was encouraging. While Kmet had a strong performance overall, he did have an unfortunate drop on an easy first-down catch that stalled a Bears drive and led to a punt. Despite the miscue, Kmet's involvement in the offense is a positive sign, and it's clear the Bears are trying to get the ball to their veteran tight end. With a quick turnaround, Kmet and the Bears will look to bounce back against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Nov 25