January 4, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet hasn't been a reliable fantasy option throughout the 2024-25 campaign. He finished last year by catching a career-high 73 passes for 719 yards while amassing six touchdowns. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has struggled this season, totaling 45 grabs for 471 yards and four touchdowns. To be fair, the Bears offense hasn't been the best. However, Kmet can't be trusted in Week 18 versus the Packers, so fantasy managers can keep him out of the lineup. The same can be said for those considering his services for DFS contests.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
December 26, 2024
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet was a statistical no-show in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The fifth-year Bear saw zero passes go his way from quarterback
Caleb Williams, marking his third game this season without a single target. Overall, the 25-year-old has caught 45 passes for 471 yards and four touchdowns over 16 games this season. Kmet's game disappointed fantasy managers who looked his direction this week, and he will likely continue to be minimally involved within the offense in Week 18's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
December 24, 2024
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet has failed to prove himself as a dependable option within the team's offense. As a result, he ranks outside the top 18 tight ends and should be benched in most fantasy leagues ahead of Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Although Kmet did catch a touchdown last week, he has just three receptions for 23 yards over his last three games. The 25-year-old ranks 14th among fantasy tight ends in 2024, but most of his production has come from outlier games. Through 15 contests, he has posted double-digit fantasy points (PPR) just thrice. Fantasy managers can justify benching or even dropping the 25-year-old as fantasy championships arrive and Kmet remains a non-factor.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2024
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet continues to struggle to see targets in the passing game, though he succeeded in reaching the end zone in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old brought in a one-yard touchdown in the first half of the game, which was one of his just two receptions for nine yards receiving. Kmet remains a boom-or-bust play at tight end as he is getting increasingly phased out of the offense since the team changed coaches mid-season. The former second-round pick hopes to get more involved within the offense as the Bears prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. With the lack of usage recently, Kmet is mainly a TE streamer in deep league formats for Week 17.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
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