Pros
- The projections expect Cole Kmet to earn 5.5 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 86th percentile among TEs.
- Cole Kmet has put up a colossal 28.0 air yards per game this year: 78th percentile among tight ends.
- Cole Kmet has accrued a lot more adjusted receiving yards per game (47.0) this season than he did last season (32.0).
- Cole Kmet’s possession skills have gotten better this year, with his Adjusted Completion% rising from 74.3% to 84.9%.
Cons
- Our trusted projections expect the Bears as the 2nd-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 48.5% pass rate, based on their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.
- Right now, the 6th-slowest paced offense in the NFL (context-neutralized) according to the model is the Chicago Bears.
- Opposing quarterbacks teams have been afraid to pass too much against the Cleveland Browns, totaling the fewest attempts in football (a measly 29.9 per game) this year.
- Cole Kmet has been used less as a potential target this season (73.8% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last season (84.0%).
- The Cleveland Browns defense has allowed the fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in football (just 27.0) vs. tight ends this year.
Projection
THE BLITZ
35
Receiving Yards