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Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe Thrived in Week 11 The trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, and Durham Smythe were unsung heroes of the Bears' Week 11 win.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Paces team in receiving in win Kmet caught all five of his targets for 45 yards in the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Kmet dealt with a back issue during the practice week, but it clearly didn't hamper him in Chicago's victory, as the veteran tight end paced the team in catches and receiving yards while finishing tied for second with his five targets. Kmet has just one touchdown on the season and has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a single contest. He's recorded 16 catches for 192 yards and one score on 28 targets through nine games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full participation Kmet (back) returned to full practice participation Thursday.

Impact Kmet upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited by a back injury Wednesday, putting him on track to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland has overtaken Kmet as the primary option at tight end in Chicago's passing game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Kmet (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Kmet cleared the concussion protocol in time to suit up for Chicago's comeback win over the Giants in Week 10, but he appears to have sustained an ankle injury during that contest. If the veteran tight end is able to resume handling full reps Thursday and/or Friday, he'll have a solid chance to avoid carrying an injury designation entirely for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. Kmet drawn two or fewer targets in four consecutive appearances, with most routes for the tight end position instead going the way of rookie Colston Loveland.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited passing-game involvement Kmet caught one pass for five yards on two targets in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Kmet has two or fewer targets in six of eight contests this season and has 16 or fewer yards in each of his last four games. His recent usage leaves him as tight end depth who is difficult to start outside of leagues with very thin options.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears linebacker draws fine but hit on Cole Kmet's concussion gets none A big hit to Cole Kmet's head and neck area last week resulted in no fine or penalty, but the Bears themselves didn't go unscathed in the wa...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • SI.COM

Avoids injury designation Kmet (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Fantasy interest in Kmet himself is perhaps at an all-time low, but his return could have an impact in the form of fewer snaps and routes for rookie Colston Loveland, who put up 118 yards and two TDs at Cincinnati last week. The Bears face another vulnerable defense this Sunday, so Loveland should still have some opportunities even if he cedes some playing time to Kmet.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full activity Kmet (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Kmet was forced out of this past Sunday's 47-42 win over the Bengals and was later diagnosed with a concussion, but he appears to be making rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After opening Week 10 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, Kmet has taken another step forward by practicing fully Thursday. He'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up this weekend, but he appears to have a real chance at being available for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Kmet plays, however, he may have to settle for a smaller role than he's handled for most of the season; rookie tight end Colston Loveland broke out with a 6-118-2 receiving line on seven targets in the win over the Bengals and may have earned himself a larger share of the playing time as a result.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Kmet (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Kmet left this past Sunday's game at Cincinnati in the second quarter and eventually was diagnosed with a concussion. Considering he's already able to mix into some drills just three days later signifies that he's progressing well through the protocol for head injuries, but he'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Giants. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland, who broke out with six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns Week 9, is poised to have a larger role moving forward no matter when Kmet suits up again.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears see room to grow after already matching win total from last season

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears matched their win total from last season and are in the thick of the NFC playoff race

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams has milestone game for a QB with 2 catches in Bears' thrilling win over Bengals

Caleb Williams has become the first NFL starting quarterback in nearly 82 years with multiple receptions in a game

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears outlast Bengals for wild 47-42 win on Williams' TD pass to Loveland in final minute

Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left, and the Chicago Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in a wild game that featured th...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cole Kmet Ruled Out For the Rest of Week 9 - Bleacher Nation Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was evaluated for a concussion and has since been ruled out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Concussion confirmed Kmet won't return to Sunday's contest at Cincinnati due to a concussion, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Kmet paid a visit to the sideline tent in the second quarter and then went to the locker room before the Bears announced that he was being checked for a concussion. With a head injury confirmed, he'll be out until he gains clearance from an independent neurologist. Rookie second-round pick Colston Loveland is set to lead Chicago's TE group during Kmet's absence.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet injury update isn't good news for Bears | Sporting News Chicago might've lost a tight end.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Being checked for concussion Kmet is under evaluation for a concussion during Sunday's contest at Cincinnati.

Impact Kmet visited the medical tent in the second quarter and then walked to the locker room before the Bears made this announcement. At the time of his departure, he'd hauled in one of two targets for 10 yards and also was 0-for-1 passing. Rookie first-round Colston Loveland is poised for more work for as long as Kmet is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Kmet (back) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Kmet will return from a one-game absence and likely continue rotating with rookie Colston Loveland, who caught three passes for 38 yards in the loss to Baltimore last week. A favorable matchup with the Bengals should lead to some TE production, but it's hard to say which guy will come out ahead in terms of snaps and routes, never mind targets.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited for second straight day Kmet (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact After missing the first game of his career in this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Kmet has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited sessions. If he can upgrade to full participation Friday, Kmet should be in good position to reclaim his usual duties as the Bears' starting tight end. While Kmet was sidelined this past weekend, rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland played a season-high 81 percent of the snaps on offense and finished with three catches for 38 yards on five targets.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears look for improvement from QB Caleb Williams after signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to help defense

The Chicago Bears have signed veteran defensive back C

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited in return to practice Kmet (back) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact This marks Kmet's first on-field work since he sustained a back injury Week 7 against the Saints that resulted in the first absence of his six-year career this past Sunday in Baltimore. Getting back on the practice field Wednesday generally is a sign of progress, but he may need to get back to all activity Thursday and/or Friday to avoid a designation entirely ahead of Sunday's contest at Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Kmet's streak as Bears tight end iron man reaches end at 90 Back injury means Colston Loveland and Durham Smythe will carry the position against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Bears rookie Colston Loveland gets his first chance to be TE1 Sunday Veteran Cole Kmet will miss his first game as a Bear because of a back injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cole Kmet among five Bears ruled out for Week 8 vs Ravens | Sporting News Cole Kmet is missing his first game of the year, as four other Bears are also out for Week 8 vs the Ravens.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

First career absence in Week 8 Kmet (back) won't play Sunday against the Ravens.

Impact Kmet will miss a regular-season game for the first time in his NFL career after starting his career with a 90-game ironman streak. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland is expected to see increased usage in Kmet's absence. Head coach Ben Johnson deemed Kmet week-to-week Friday but said Kmet isn't a candidate to go on injured reserve, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out another practice Kmet (back) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Kmet didn't take any reps for the second day in a row and may be trending toward missing Sunday's game in Baltimore. Before the Bears decide whether Kmet takes a designation into the weekend or gets ruled out for Sunday's contest, the team will wait and see if he's able to log any on-field work Friday. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland would be in line for a hefty snap count at tight end if Kmet is unable to play in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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