The Chicago Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Cole Kmet.
Is Cole Kmet Playing in Week 12?
Kmet is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kmet in Week 12?
Cole Kmet is playing just enough to annoy managers with Colston Loveland managers without being of interest to those streaming the position.
Both Bear tight ends played over 75% of the snaps last week as Ben JOhnson is leaning into these two-TE sets, but I really do think a lot of it is window dressing and with Caleb Williams not exactly showcasing consistency as a thrower week-to-week, this isn’t a spot I’m at all interested in.
Kmet has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a game this season and hasn’t found the end zone in six straight games. His aDOT is plummeting, a problem is the rookie is going to absorb the majority of the positional targets, and his slot usage in Week 11 was his second lowest of the season (8.8% of his routes).
I’m not confident that this offense can support pass catchers on a weekly basis and I have Kmet ranked as the fourth option at best.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kmet’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Kmet is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Steelers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 47°F with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
