Cole Kmet

Loveland's hip injury means Kmet is likely to see more chances, so add Kmet now if you have a roster spot and only put him in your lineup if Loveland is ruled out. If Loveland plays, watch the injury report and how much Kmet is actually on the field before deciding.

Start Kmet as a cheap, safe option — he should get short targets from Caleb Williams and Minnesota was poor at covering tight ends last year. Just watch for late injury news and if the Bears fall way behind and stop throwing, he’ll be less useful.

Start Cole Kmet — he’s likely to be the Bears’ main tight end, which should mean more snaps, more routes, and more chances near the end zone. Only one expert called this and Chicago’s offense can be quiet, so watch early reports on his playing time, how often the QB throws to him, and any injury news.

Draft him only in the late rounds as a backup tight end; don’t spend an early or middle-round pick on him. He’s a fairly safe choice because he’s gotten steady work before and could see more if the Bears’ offense improves, but that improvement isn’t a sure thing.