Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This seems like positive news after Kmet was forced to exit early during last weekend's win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a concussion. His absence forced rookie Colston Loveland into a bigger role and he took full advantage of it. Loveland hauled in six of his seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Regardless of Kmet's status, Loveland figures to have earned a larger role in this offense going forward. Kmet figures to take a backseat to Loveland even if he plays during the Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants.
Nov 5, 2025 9:27 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had initially been listed as questionable and entered concussion protocol before being downgraded to out. He finishes Sunday's game with just one catch for 10 yards. Kmet missed last week with a back injury, so it's safe to say the injury bug hasn't been doing him any favors lately. Colston Loveland will step up as the Bears' primary tight end in his absence. Kmet could be at risk of missing next Sunday's Week 10 clash with the New York Giants if he doesn't clear concussion protocol within seven days.
Nov 2, 2025 3:26 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) left his team's Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and is being evaluated for a concussion, according to Josh Buckhalter of Clocker Sports. Kmet recorded one catch for 10 yards on two targets before being forced to exit the game. If Kmet is unable to return, Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland would likely see the majority of the team's tight end work for the remainder of Week 9. With Kmet sidelined in Week 8 by a back injury, Loveland recorded three catches for 38 yards on a season-high five targets.
Nov 2, 2025 2:43 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will return from a one-game absence in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. His return will likely lead to a general reduction in volume for Colston Loveland over time, but perhaps not this week, given that the Bears' tight ends have a terrific matchup. Cincinnati has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, as well as 10 touchdowns, and the gap between the Bengals and the No. 2 team is not particularly close. Kmet and Loveland can both carve out sizable roles against the Bengals, as we've seen from other teams this season. Just two weeks ago, Pittsburgh had three different tight ends score a touchdown against Cincinnati. Both Kmet and Loveland are mid-range TE2 options with TE1 upside.
Nov 1, 2025 10:18 AM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) has been cleared from the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kmet was listed as a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited in the first two sessions to open the week. The 26-year-old's return will likely reduce rookie Colston Loveland's role after having a full-time role in Chicago's Week 8 loss at Baltimore. Kmet hasn't been a huge factor in the Bears' passing game this season, catching nine of his 19 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown in six games started. Kmet draws a great matchup against a Bengals defense that is allowing the most PPR points per game to opposing tight ends, giving him some value as a TE2 streamer for Week 9.
Oct 31, 2025 6:37 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) was limited on Thursday in practice for the second straight day this week as he tries to make his return in Week 9 versus the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Kmet appears to be on the right track to returning to action this weekend after missing his first career game in the Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. If the 26-year-old gets the green light to play against the Bengals, it will be bad news for rookie Colston Loveland, who played a season-high 81% of the offensive snaps last Sunday with Kmet out. Even though Loveland has been slow to get going in his first year in the NFL in 2025, Kmet hasn't been much of a factor in the Bears' passing attack, catching nine of his 19 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown over his six starts. At best, Kmet will be a low-upside TE2 streamer if he returns in Week 9.
Oct 30, 2025 3:41 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Although the 26-year-old wasn't able to practice in a full capacity, he still took a step in the right direction, as this was his first recorded on-field work since exiting the Bears' Week 7 contest. With four days until Chicago's game against the Bengals, it looks like there's a real chance that Kmet could suit up this weekend. If so, he'd likely step back into his role as the team's 1A tight end alongside the 1B, rookie Colston Loveland. The exact usage is a bit unclear, though, as Kmet had played at least 90% of the snaps in the Bears' first four games, but his snap share dropped to 52% following the bye. Regardless of the exact split, there is an opportunity for both tight ends to carve out fantasy-relevant roles this week against the Bengals. Cincinnati has been exposed by the position, allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, as well as a league-high 10 touchdowns.
Oct 29, 2025 10:17 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) has been ruled out for his team's Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens due to a back injury. Kmet suffered the injury during his team's Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints and did not practice at all this week. With Kmet sidelined, Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland should have his best opportunity of the season to break out. The 21-year-old rookie has had a quiet start to his NFL career, recording eight catches for 78 yards on 13 targets across five games. Loveland has yet to play more than 67% of the Bears' offensive snaps in any game this season, but that should change in Week 8 against Baltimore. Given his lack of production so far, it will be tough for fantasy managers to trust Loveland as a starter. Still, Loveland may be a player to stash in case he has a big week and Kmet's injury proves to be a long-term ailment.
Oct 24, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to a back injury that forced him to exit early from his team's Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints. Kmet appears to be at risk of missing Chicago's Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old has recorded nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets across six games so far this season. Kmet and rookie Colston Loveland have largely split playing time at tight end when both players have been healthy. If Kmet is sidelined in Week 8, Loveland may finally see enough target volume to provide fantasy-relevant production.
Oct 23, 2025 4:49 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice after leaving in the second quarter of Week 7's matchup against the Saints. Kmet ultimately did not return to the game after catching his lone target for 16 yards. It's been a quiet season so far for Kmet, catching just nine of 19 targets for 132 yards and a touchdown in six games. The 26-year-old tight end's status for Week 8 against the Ravens is uncertain, with more updates expected in the coming days. If Kmet is unable to go, rookie Colston Loveland would be expected to see a big boost in snaps and routes, making him a viable streamer on Sunday against Baltimore.
Oct 22, 2025 5:07 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 7 contest against the New Orleans Saints. He is officially listed as doubtful to return. At the time of his departure, he had just one catch for 16 yards. While the team hasn't officially ruled out a Kmet return, it appears unlikely that he'll get back into the game. As a result, rookie Colston Loveland will take over as the Bears' primary tight end. Loveland could be a solid TE2 going forward, especially if Kmet misses time. Fantasy managers invested in either Bears tight end should monitor the team's practice reports leading up to Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Oct 19, 2025 4:01 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a very quiet game in Week 6 against the Washington Commanders, recording one catch for zero yards on two targets. With fellow Bears tight end Colston Loveland sidelined by a hip injury, Kmet saw a brief target spike (nine) in Week 4. However, with Loveland back in the lineup against Washington after Chicago's Week 5 bye, it appears Kmet will have a hard time earning the target volume needed for consistent fantasy production. Through five games this season, Kmet has eight catches for 116 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets. He should remain off of fantasy radars unless Loveland were to go down with another injury.
Oct 14, 2025 9:11 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet could see an expanded role in Week 4. He scored a touchdown on his lone target in Week 3, bringing his season totals to four receptions for 70 yards and one touchdown through three games. With rookie Colston Loveland (hip) listed as questionable, Kmet may see more targets and opportunities against the Las Vegas Raiders, who have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. If Loveland plays, Kmet remains unstartable in fantasy. However, if Loveland sits, Kmet projects as a high-end TE2 for Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 12:24 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (groin) was a full-go in Thursday's practice, a day after being limited for the Bears. Kmet has done very little for fantasy managers through the first three weeks of the season, but he could end up being on the streaming radar in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders if rookie first-rounder Colston Loveland (hip) is unable to play. Loveland has yet to practice this week after suffering a hip injury in the Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Kmet has caught only four passes on seven targets for 70 yards on the year, but he caught his only target for a 10-yard touchdown last Sunday after Loveland left with his hip injury. The Raiders have not been a good matchup for opposing tight ends this year, as they've allowed only 5.5 half-PPR points to the position (fifth-fewest) through three games.
Sep 25, 2025 3:43 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was targeted just once in his team's Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys, but he made it count with a 10-yard touchdown grab. Kmet now has four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets through the first three games of 2025. Perhaps most importantly for Kmet's fantasy outlook, Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) suffered a hip injury in Week 3. Loveland's injury is not considered serious, and he reportedly has a chance to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Still, Kmet could be a low-end streaming option in deep leagues in Week 4 if Loveland is sidelined.
Sep 23, 2025 9:19 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has been quiet to start the 2025 season. With the addition of Colston Loveland, many speculated Kmet might lose his starting role. Despite a dip in production, Kmet's snap share (90%) and route rate (73%) remain high compared to Loveland, who is barely reaching 50% in both areas. Kmet draws a much more favorable matchup in Week 3. The Dallas Cowboys have allowed the most points and yards to opposing offenses so far in 2025, and with a likely pass-heavy game script, Kmet could see some opportunities. With Loveland's potential emergence looming, Kmet is a high-risk TE2 in Week 3.
Sep 20, 2025 1:42 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a quiet season opener, catching just one of four targets for 31 yards in the 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. His lone grab came on the final drive, a highlight-worthy one-handed diving catch over the middle. While rookie Colston Loveland has entered the rotation, Kmet still dominated usage, logging 90% of the snaps compared to Loveland's 56%, and handling 77% of one-tight-end sets versus Loveland's 23%. The volume and role remain encouraging, but the matchup is a major concern in Week 2. The Bears face a Detroit Lions defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2024. With a difficult opponent and a reduced ceiling due to Loveland's presence, Kmet is better left on fantasy benches this week.
Sep 12, 2025 11:25 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught one pass for 29 yards in Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. On the second play of the game, Kmet caught a beautiful seam pass from quarterback Caleb Williams and took it for a big gain. Kmet played two drives with the first-team offense, splitting reps with 2025 first-round tight end Colston Loveland. Despite being listed as the starting tight end on the Bears' unofficial depth chart, Kmet is ranked 275th (TE38) on the current RotoBaller half-PPR rankings. With how Loveland has been performing, it's hard to imagine that Kmet has much fantasy value at the moment.
Aug 17, 2025 10:46 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's session early with an undisclosed ailment, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Kmet avoided a serious injury earlier this week and should be just fine to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. However, Chicago could play it safe and hold him out of their preseason opener this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old former second-rounder's fantasy stock took a big hit when the Bears selected Colston Loveland in the first round this year. Loveland had offseason shoulder surgery but should be ready for Week 1 and could easily take over as the team's primary pass-catching TE in 2025. RotoBaller has Kmet ranked all the way down as the No. 32 tight end this year.
Aug 7, 2025 12:31 PM EST
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet appears to have survived an injury scare after leaving practice early on Tuesday, as Adam Hoge of CHGO reported that Kmet has avoided serious injury. Kmet went down on the practice field on Tuesday and left with a trainer. The Bears have provided no further explanation as to the nature of Kmet's injury, but it appears that it will not prevent him from taking the field in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears used a first-round pick to draft Colston Loveland in the 2025 NFL draft, which will severely hamper Kmet's production in the passing attack, leaving him as a mid-range TE3 in fantasy drafts.
Aug 6, 2025 8:11 AM EST
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