Cole Kmet

Week 16 vs. Buffalo Bills

With Darnell Mooney (IR) and Chase Claypool (knee) out, Cole Kmet is the only receiving threat in this offense with any sort of value. He led all Bears players in targets last week (5), finishing with four catches for 25 yards. Kmet has seen some value due to the Bears' lack of receiving threats, but he won't be an ideal play in Week 16. He gets a brutal matchup against a Bills defense that hasn't allowed a receiving touchdown to a tight end all season long. They've also given up the 7th-fewest total receiving yards to the position. Kmet has some limited appeal just because tight ends are awful this year, but he doesn't have a high ceiling in a tough matchup. We'd avoid if you can.

Week 13 vs. Green Bay Packers

Cole Kmet saw a team-high six targets last week from backup QB Trevor Siemian. Although he only finished with three receptions for 27 yards. Kmet had a three-game hot streak there, but he's gone back to being just an average tight end. Kmet still has some appeal as a low-end TE1 this week vs. the Packers (16th aFPA), but mostly because the position is so shallow this season, but we wouldn't expect anything incredible. It's also worth noting Kmet finished with a goose egg the last time he faced the Packers.

Week 11 at Atlanta Falcons

Is Cole Kmet a touchdown threat now? He had a 28-game streak where he failed to score a touchdown, but he's now scored five in his last three outings. His 4-74-2 stat line from last week was remarkable as it set season highs in receiving yards and targets (7). We'll see if Kmet can keep this going as he faces a favorable matchup against the Falcons this week. Atlanta has given up the third-most receptions to tight ends this season, although they've only given up one touchdown to the position. With Kmet's hot streak, the favorable matchup, and many teams on bye, Kmet ends up being a top five option at TE in Week 11.