Cole Kmet

Week 7 vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Cole Kmet had his worst game of the season last week as he caught two passes for nine yards on three targets. Part of the lack of production could come from the fact that Justin Fields left the game midway through the third quarter. Backup QB Tyson Bagent didn't target Kmet once on his 14 pass attempts in the game. Fields will be out again this week, so that's concerning for Kmet owners. But with bye weeks, he's not the worst Hail Mary option at TE in Week 7. We like him around the TE15 range against the Raiders (20th aFPA).

Week 5 at Washington Commanders

Cole Kmet matched D.J. Moore in Week 4 with a team-high nine targets. He turned those targets into his most productive game of the season, finishing 7-85-2. It was a nice outing, but it's important to remember his stat line through the first three games combined this year was 11-104-0. Plus, this week he draws a brutal matchup against the Commanders who have given up the fewest fantasy points to tight ends this year. Washington still hasn't allowed a touchdown and has given up the 4th-fewest receptions and 3rd-fewest receiving yards to the position. Kmet should be viewed in the TE10-TE15 range for Week 5.

Week 3 at Kansas City Chiefs

Cole Kmet was OK last week as he finished 4-38 on six targets. Kmet has seen 13 targets so far this season which is tied for 3rd-most in the league among tight ends. He hasn't been super productive with those targets, finishing below 50 yards in each game with no touchdowns. But it's at least a promising indication that he'll continue to be focused on in this offense. He gets an OK matchup this week against the Chiefs. We like Kmet as a low-end TE1 option for Week 3.