Bears’ Cole Kmet overcomes game-time decision status to suit up in Week 17

A Chicago Bears offense that has struggled to achieve much consistency this season is dealing with another troubling update ahead of the team’s Week 17 home game against the Atlanta Falcons, this time concerning TE Cole Kmet.

Kmet, the team’s second-leading receiver this season, seemed to be trending in the wrong direction on Sunday morning as he deals with a knee injury. Despite only practicing on Friday during the week and carrying a questionable designation, Kmet was expected to suit up.

But he was deemed a game-time decision, and will test the knee in pregame warmups before a decision is made, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Ultimately, Kmet is expected to play despite the perceived setback in status.

Bears hold breath on Kmet’s status

The fourth-year player out of Notre Dame is coming off the best game of his career, despite missing the second half of the game.

He had four catches for 107 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16, producing his longest catch (53 yards) of the season in that contest before leaving with a knee injury late in the first half.

Kmet currently ranks second on the Bears in receptions (70), yards (678), touchdowns (six), and targets (86).