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Footballguys fantasy football takes on Cole Kmet
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Footballguys about Cole Kmet.
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All Footballguys insights about Cole Kmet
NegativeInjuryNov 1, 2026
Cole Kmet is listed as OUT for Week 8, removing the Bears' primary tight end from consideration.NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026
Cole Kmet went down with a torn ACL, which could bring Colston Loveland's ceiling down a notch after back-to-back strong weeks, as Loveland might be asked to block more.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Kmet's snap share has swung from 42% to 73% through Week 6, reflecting the Bears' unpredictable offensive approach and the difficulty in projecting consistent usage patterns in Chicago's rotating scheme.NegativeBustSep 15, 2026
Kmet scored a touchdown on 4 or fewer targets in Week 2, indicating his fantasy production was touchdown-dependent rather than driven by consistent usage or route participation.NegativeBustSep 15, 2026
Kmet scored a touchdown on 4 targets or fewer, indicating touchdown-dependent fantasy production rather than consistent volume or efficiency throughout the game.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Waldman projects Kmet and Colston Loveland to combine for 1,700-1,800 yards and 14-16 scores in 2026 if Caleb Williams hits his ceiling, though this is not the primary focus of the bold prediction.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Will Grant questions whether Colston Loveland will expand his role with Cole Kmet's loss or draw more defensive attention and become less effective in the Bears offense.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Cole Kmet finished as TE21 in 2021 (60 receptions, 612 yards, 5 TDs, 5.4 PPG) at age 22 in his second year. His performance represents the historical baseline for TE21 ADP performance over the last five seasons.