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Is Colston Loveland playing today? Fantasy managers fume as Bears TE stays quiet while Cole Kmet scores TD vs Panthers
Colston Loveland is playing for the Chicago Bears against the Carolina Panthers in their Week 1 matchup on Sunday
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Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland has had a slow start against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Fantasy managers who drafted him early are already second-guessing their decision after veteran Cole Kmet hauled in a touchdown pass.
Social media reactions
Several frustrated fantasy managers took to social media, with some posting comments such as, “Should have picked Cole Kmet" and "Is Colston Loveland even playing today."
One user vented, “Bears 21 points and Colston Loveland doesn't have a single fucking catch. Kmet just got a 30 yard TD.”
Another wrote, “Unless I get points for blocking, Colston Loveland is looking a bad pick out of the gate. Great for the Bears and all the other receivers. Maybe he'll get tipped out fantasy points by the other receivers at the end of the game.”
A third user, “Cole Kmet 22-yard touchdown while Colston Loveland doesn't have a single reception.”
“Colston Loveland blocking in the backfield while Cole Kmet catches a TD,” wrote another.
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Chicago Bears Depth Chart
On the Bears' offensive depth chart, Caleb Williams is the starting quarterback, backed up by Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum.
D'Andre Swift leads the running back room ahead of Kyle Monangai and Roschon Johnson.
At wide receiver, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Kalif Raymond hold the starting spots, with Zavion Thomas, Jahdae Walker, and Kaden Davis behind them.
At tight end, Colston Loveland is listed as the starter, with Cole Kmet as his backup, followed by Sam Roush further down the depth chart.
Up front, the offensive line has Braxton Jones at left tackle, Joe Thuney at left guard, Garrett Bradbury at center, Jonah Jackson at right guard, and Darnell Wright at right tackle, with Ozzy Trapilo, Theo Benedet, Jordan McFadden, and Logan Jones providing depth across the unit.
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Carolina Panthers Depth Chart
On the Panthers' offensive depth chart, Bryce Young is the starting quarterback, backed up by Kenny Pickett and Haynes King.
Chuba Hubbard leads the running back room ahead of Jonathon Brooks and AJ Dillon.
At wide receiver, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette hold the starting spots, with Jimmy Horn Jr., Brycen Tremayne, and John Metchie III behind them.
At tight end, Tommy Tremble is listed as the starter, with Mitchell Evans and Darren Waller providing depth.
Up front, the offensive line has Rasheed Walker at left tackle, Damien Lewis at left guard, Luke Fortner at center, Robert Hunt at right guard, and Monroe Freeling at right tackle, with Stone Forsythe, Corey Bullock, and Sam Hecht rounding out the depth.
