COLE KMET NEWS

Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars should shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

Matt Eberflus has been fired by the Chicago Bears, one day after botching a timeout in a loss to Detroit

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brings in all three targets Thursday Kmet recorded three catches (on three targets) for 26 yards during Thursday's 23-20 loss at Detroit.

Impact Four days removed from earning 10 targets during a defeat to the Vikings, Kmet fell back to what he more or less has received most weeks this season (26 targets in the nine games in which he didn't see double-digit looks). Elsewhere in the Bears' skill ranks Thursday, DJ Moore led the way by a large margin with an 8-97-1 line on 16 targets, Keenan Allen scored twice among his five catches for 73 yards on eight targets, and Rome Odunze (2-25-0 on six targets) and D'Andre Swift (2-35-0 on three targets) also got in the act. With that knowledge, Kmet likely will resume his modest role in Chicago's offense in his next game Sunday, Dec. 8 in San Francisco.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

My Cause My Cleats | Cole Kmet Bears tight end Cole Kmet received a special delivery for My Cause My Cleats with the help of Special Olympics Illinois.

6 DAYS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Earns 10 targets Kmet recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Impact Kmet benefitted from a particularly pass-heavy game script for the Bears, commanding double-digit targets for the second time this season. He took advantage by tallying long gains of 20 and 14 yards, the latter of which directly led to a Bears' field goal just before halftime. Kmet's spike performances have been tied directly to more passing volume from Caleb Williams, and the Bears could be forced to the air often in a Week 13 matchup against the Lions given the defense's stout run defense. Even given that possibility, he's a risky option as he's seen five or fewer targets in all but two contests on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Special teams miscues prove costly for Bears in overtime loss to Vikings

Cairo Santos had a field goal blocked — again

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three catches Sunday Kmet hauled in all three targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Packers.

Impact QB Caleb Williams experienced a bounceback Week 11 against a Green Bay defense that often put up little resistance, and the Bears' top three wide receivers all earned at least seven targets. Meanwhile, Kmet again remained mostly quiet since the Bears' Week 7 bye, putting together a cumulative 6-69-0 line on eight targets over the last four games. This may be the status quo moving forward for the fifth-year pro, and his next chance to produce will arrive next Sunday versus the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams drops dime to Cole Kmet for 25-yard gain Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a perfect ball to tight end Cole Kmet for a 25-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 17 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Another poor perfromance Kmet caught two passes for 13 yards in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact After the Week 6 game, Kmet was one of the highest-scoring tight ends in fantasy. Since the Bears Week 7 bye, the tight end has accounted for three catches and 27 yards in three games. Despite the early-season success, Kmet will be a risky weekly fantasy option unless the Chicago offense gets back on track.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears are at a potential tipping point with back-to-back losses heading into their game against the New England Patriots

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not targeted in defeat Kmet posted no stats in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact During Weeks 3 through 6, Kmet was one of the highest scoring tight ends in the league. Since Chicago's Week 7 bye, the offense has been terrible. In the last two games, Kmet has one catch for 14 yards. Unless the Bears figure out their woes on offense, Kmet should be considered a boom-or-bust fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet | Player Profile Bears tight end Cole Kmet reflects on his journey in the NFL and shares how he's contributing to the team's success in every way possible.

NOVEMBER 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears need to make sure a brutal loss doesn't lead to a lost season

The Chicago Bears need to make sure one gut-wrenching loss doesn’t snowball into a lost season

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hot streak ends Kmet caught a 14-yard pass in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact With Caleb Williams completing just 10 passes for 131 yards, there was not much production to go around for the Chicago pass catchers. The one target Kmet saw was the first time since Week 1 that the tight end had fewer than three targets. Aside from one game with 10 targets, Kmet is averaging three targets over his other six games. Due to the lack of consistent passes thrown to Kmet, the potential for a poor performance can occur at any time.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hot streak ends Kmet caught a 14-yard pass on his only target in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact With Caleb Williams completing just 10 passes for 131 yards, there was not much production to go around for the Chicago pass catchers. The one target Kmet saw was the first time since Week 1 that the tight end had fewer than three targets. Aside from one game with 10 targets, Kmet is averaging three targets over his other six games. Due to the lack of consistent passes thrown to Kmet, the potential for a poor performance is always present.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams flips pass to Cole Kmet for 2-point conversion Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finds tight end Cole Kmet for a successful two-point try.

OCTOBER 28 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

After bye week, Bears hope to maintain momentum for upcoming key games

The Chicago Bears defense healed while quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense hoped to maintain momentum built before their bye week as they began preparing Monday to face the...

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears TE Cole Kmet earns NFL special teams honor Kmet had an outstanding day on offense but that’s not why he was honored on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cole Kmet named special teams player of the week The Bears tight end had six plays as an emergency long-snapper against the Jaguars after Scott Daly injured his knee. He's the third Bears p...

OCTOBER 16 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cole Kmet named NFC special teams player of week Tight end Cole Kmet was named the NFC special teams player of the week after doubling as the Bears’ long snapper following an injury that kn...

OCTOBER 16 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Jared Goff, Jordan Love sizzle; Cowboys QB Dak Prescott frigid in red zone

The NFC North quarterbacks are heating up, while Dak Prescott keeps turning the ball over at the worst times for Dallas.

OCTOBER 14

Cole Kmet talks about being forced into long snapper duties The tight end scored two touchdowns in the victory against the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cole Kmet's emergency role comes with a catch — and more The Bears tight end was pressed into duty as a long-snapper after Scott Daly injured his knee in the second quarter. He got the job done, an...

OCTOBER 13 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cole Kmet, Keenan Allen on offensive performance | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet and wide receiver Keenan Allen meet the media Sunday in London following the Bears' win over the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 13 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Two more scores in London win Kmet brought in all five targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday in London.

Impact Kmet delivered his first multi-touchdown effort of the season via scoring grabs of 31 and two yards in the second quarter. The talented tight end also co-led the Bears in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards by a comfortable margin. Kmet's performance was the second-most productive of the season behind his 10-97-1 line against the Colts in Week 3, and he heads into a Week 7 bye with the chemistry between him and first overall Caleb Williams clearly on an upswing.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE