TE · CHI · #85
Cole KmetIR
- Height
- HT 6'6"
- Weight
- WT 258 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 10, 1999 (age 27.6)
- College
- Notre Dame
Through 6 games the rank is TE45, off a TE36 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Picked by the Bears in 2020 via a trade with the Raiders.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,315
Range 1,265–1,378
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection He is out. The job is still his when he returns.
Proven TE in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
15.4 pts
2.6 PPG
7 rec · 59 rec yds · 1 rec TD
Week 7 projection
3.3 pts
vs NE · floor–ceiling 0.7–5.5
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchKmet caught 7 passes for 59 yards in 2026, ranking TE45 through 6 games. From TE36 to TE45 through 6 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Cole Kmet.
- NewsNextDyne
Dynasty Daily: Friday Roster News, October 23
Dynasty roster news for Friday, Oct. 23: Cole Kmet is out for the year, Puka Nacua is questionable, plus a Thursday night recap and Taylor trade talk.
- NewsNextDyne
Week 7 Injury Report: Final Calls Before Sunday
Dynasty injury report for Week 7: Lamar Jackson, Puka Nacua, Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, Cole Kmet and more, with who benefits and the final call. Tyler Brandt.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
15.4
PPG
2.6
Rank so far
TE45
Key stats
- Rec: 7 (TE46)
- Rec yds: 59 (TE50)
- Rec TD: 1 (TE23)
2026 week shape
0/6 Boom 0%
5/6 Bust 83%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE45so far | 15.4 | 2.6 | 7 | 59 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE36 | 63.7 | 4.0 | 30 | 347 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | TE18 | 96.9 | 6.1 | 47 | 474 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | TE7 | 144.6 | 9.0 | 73 | 719 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE7 | 122.3 | 7.2 | 50 | 544 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TE22 | 91.2 | 5.4 | 60 | 612 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | TE45 | 48.0 | 3.2 | 28 | 243 | 2 | -3 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W6 | 1.3Bust | ATL | 69 plays · 52% pass | 3 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W5 | 1.3Bust | GB | 64 plays · 63% pass | 8 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | NYJ | 88 plays · 39% pass | 13 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | PHI | 69 plays · 49% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 0.0Bust | MIN | 66 plays · 53% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 10.5 | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 35 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 6 Engine grade
Projected 3.9 · scored 1.3 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +2.6.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- ATL+14% · 269 pass yards
- GB-11% · 209 pass yards
- NYJ-14% · 202 pass yards
- PHI+8% · 254 pass yards
- MIN-17% · 195 pass yards
- CAR+1% · 237 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 71.4% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
65.7%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 2
- Avg depth of target
- 8.8
- Drop %
- 4.2%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 20266 G
- 10.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R2 (43 overall) TE · that slot hit at 38.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=26; contributor 53.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- Separation
- 3.63yd
- Cushion
- 5.82yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.27yd
- Air yards share
- 9.3%
12th of 35
17th of 35
19th of 35
22nd of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Cole Kmet's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Kmet scores 1,315 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Cole Kmet's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.1 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Cole Kmet in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.