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Cole Kmet or Travis KelceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Cole Kmet is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Cole Kmet is a Chicago Bears tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2026. Travis Kelce is a Kansas City Chiefs tight end who averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEChicago Bears
Cole Kmet
PPG
4.0
Games
16
Rec
30
Rec Yds
347
Rec TDs
2
Targets
48
Bye
Week 7
TEKansas City Chiefs#8 TE
Travis Kelce
PPG
10.4
Games
5
Rec
20
Rec Yds
299
Rec TDs
2
Targets
27
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Travis Kelce: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCole KmetTravis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)4.010.4
Games Played165
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6452
Receptions3020
Rec/Game1.94.0
Receiving Yards347299
Rec Yds/Game21.759.8
Receiving TDs22
Targets4827
Target Share/Game3.05.4
Age2737
Experience6 yrs13 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cole Kmet or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cole Kmet and Travis Kelce is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Travis Kelce averaged 10.4.

Should I draft Cole Kmet or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2026, and Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cole Kmet and Travis Kelce average in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2026. Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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