Kmet anchors Chicago’s TE usage in Week 2 with Loveland in two-TE sets; Kmet’s Week 1 workload sets the baseline for red-zone and seam targets in a TE-heavy attack against Detroit’s coverage schemes.

Kmet drew attention for critical misses in pivotal moments, impacting Williams’ rhythm. As a top Bears tight end, his involvement is central to Chicago’s passing game if timing and play design improve, potentially boosting his fantasy stock.

Kmet delivered a 31-yard catch, underscoring his role as a reliable target in Chicago’s TE room, even as Loveland’s debut was modest. Kmet remains the primary TE target, with Loveland offering a potential complementary path as the season unfolds.

Kmet is Johnson’s trusted pass-catcher entering Week 1, especially in the red zone with Loveland providing matchup flexibility. Expect him to be Chicago’s early-season centerpiece, drawing coverage and delivering a week-opening score or heavy involvement.

Kmet benefits from Williams’ improved cadence by benefiting from faster, cleaner deliveries and better rhythm in route timing, helping him run crisper routes and accumulate more catches, especially on early downs that set up red-zone chances.