The Chicago Bears’ Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys was defined by dominance on both sides of the ball. Caleb Williams balled out, throwing for nearly 300 yards and four touchdowns, while the defense forced four takeaways. But the game’s most telling sequence came during a third-quarter marathon drive, which tested not only the Cowboys’ defense but also Bears tight end Cole Kmet.
Cole Kmet Pushes Through Scary Moment
The Bears’ offense flipped the script in the second half, engineering a 19-play, 76-yard touchdown drive that consumed 9:54 of the clock. It was the longest touchdown drive by time and number of plays the franchise has put together this century.
Williams capped the series with a gutsy fourth-down throw to DJ Moore, a moment that underscored how the Bears’ offense has evolved into a more resilient and disciplined unit.
For Kmet, though, the grind of that series left a lasting impression … literally.
“I’m not kidding, I think blacked out after Play [No.] 8,” Kmet said. “In camp, we always did that long-drive drill [in] practice where we’d go 12 to 15 plays. That one was 19. But those are type of things that you prep for that type of stuff in the season. A little hot, a little muggy out there, so we kind of wore them down there at the end.”
Looks like that drive wore down more than just Dallas’ defense.
It was a candid reflection of just how exhausting that sequence was, both physically and mentally. The good news is Kmet is fine, but even as the fatigue set in, the veteran tight end remained a crucial blocker and outlet for Williams, helping the Bears stay on schedule and keep the Cowboys’ defense on its heels.
Even Williams was tired, saying, “It was tiring. I was hoping that [Johnson] would call a pass play so we could try and go score and end the drive. But we ended up running the ball well, getting that going, and then being able to find a strike right there and score. It was awesome.”
Injury Concerns at Tight End Could Elevate Kmet’s Role
While Kmet’s durability was a bright spot, the tight end room didn’t come out of the game unscathed.
First-round rookie Colston Loveland, who had one long catch and run early in the game, sustained a hip injury during the matchup. Details remain limited on his status moving forward, and his availability for next week’s clash against the Las Vegas Raiders is still in question.
He should be good to go, but if Loveland is sidelined or limited, Kmet could see a larger role. Already a trusted weapon on the offense, he may be leaned on more heavily in the passing game, especially in intermediate routes where his size and physicality create mismatches.
Sunday’s grueling 19-play march proved the Bears are capable of imposing their will on an opponent. But it also highlighted the physical toll such efforts can take on players like Kmet.
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