The Chicago Bears scored an impressive 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The credit goes to their aggressive defense, but during that match, they also faced a downside as talented tight end Cole Kmet had to sit out due to an injury.
Fans are now wondering whether the Chicago star will participate in the Week 10 game, and the latest injury update may provide some relief.
Cole Kmet Left the Game Before Halftime Against the Bengals
In NFL Week 9 on Sunday, during the thrilling second quarter of the Chicago Bears’ matchup with the Bengals, Kmet was injured after being tackled by Bengals rookie linebacker Barrett Carter. He had to leave the field after that brutal collision, and the team later announced that he was being evaluated for a concussion and ruled out before halftime.
Kmet had already missed some time this season due to injuries. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday because of a back injury.
This injury worried Chicago fans, especially since RB D’Andre Swift wasn’t part of the offense either. But Colston Loveland took the tight end role during the game and helped the team secure the win.
Colston Loveland without Cole Kmet stealing his snaps pic.twitter.com/Y6KHZ8ywRX
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The Chicago offense is performing well and is currently ranked 13th in the PFSN NFL Offense Impact. But the absence of Kmet could weaken their offensive unit, leaving fans anxious about his status and when the star tight end will return to the field.
Will Kmet Play Against the Giants on Sunday?
Chicago will host the New York Giants this Sunday in Week 10. The Bears’ confidence is quite high after winning five of their last six games, while the Giants have had a rough season with only two wins so far. They are entering this matchup on a three-game losing streak.
The Bears’ offense seems much stronger than that of the Giants this season. Injuries have also weakened the Giants, as wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Cam Skattebo are both out for the season.
Kmet, who missed more than half of last Sunday’s game, will likely be back against the Giants this week as he isn’t listed on the team’s injury report.
Chicago will host the game at Soldier Field at 1 p.m. ET. It will be interesting to see if Kmet can help his team keep the momentum going with another win. Or if the Giants manage to bounce back with an improved offense and defense to end their losing streak.