Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) reacts after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons
Cole Kmet 23% Started
To make a long story short, Kmet is the last pass catcher left standing in the Chicago offense. With Darnell Mooney (IR), and Chase Claypool (Knee) both having been ruled out on Sunday vs. the Eagles, the 23-year-old projects for a massive increase in usage.
We know we can count on Kmet seeing the field a ton. He leads all tight ends in snaps this season (94%). In his last four games played with Justin Fields under center, the former Notre Dame standout has a 26.7% target share and 40% end zone target share.
Except the Bears to be chasing points, and the young signal caller to go to his most trusted weapon. Despite the Eagles success vs. tight ends this year, I’m confidently plugging Cole Kmet in my lineups.
Who else is Fields throwing the ball to? This is basic math.
