Cole Kmet Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Packers

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will take on the team with last year's sixth-ranked passing defense, the Green Bay Packers (197 yards conceded per game), in Week 1 -- beginning at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Kmet worth a look for his upcoming matchup versus the Packers? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Kmet vs. Packers Game Info

• Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
• Game Day: September 10, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 3.56
• Projected Receiving Yards: 23.20
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.21

Kmet 2022 Fantasy Performance

• In 2022, Kmet picked up 97.3 fantasy points (5.7 per game) -- sixth at his position, 120th in the NFL.
• In Week 10 last season against the Detroit Lions, Kmet put up a season-high 19.4 fantasy points, with these numbers: four receptions, 74 yards and two touchdowns.
• In Week 9 versus the Miami Dolphins, Kmet put up 17.0 fantasy points (his second-highest total last year), with these numbers: five receptions, 41 yards and two touchdowns.

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Packers Defensive Performance

• Green Bay gave up over 300 passing yards to two QBs last season.
• 14 players have thrown for at least one touchdown in a contest against the Packers last year.
• Through the air last season, Green Bay allowed two or more touchdown passes to seven opposing QBs.
• Last season, the Packers allowed one player to throw for at least three TDs in a game.
• Through the air, Green Bay gave up over 100 receiving yards to six players last season.
• In terms of pass D, the Packers allowed a touchdown reception to 19 players last season.
• Looking at pass defense, Green Bay allowed three players to catch at least two touchdown passes against it last year.
• Looking at run defense, the Packers yielded more than 100 yards on the ground to five players last season.
• Against Green Bay last season, 16 players rushed for at least one TD.
• The Packers gave up at least two rushing TDs on the ground to two players last year.

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