The Chicago Bears silenced some doubters on Thursday night. But they suffered a tough blow with Cole Kmet's injury. And Friday's update spells bad news for the Bears, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport.

“#Bears TE Cole Kmet, who was carted off in last night's win over the #Patriots, is believed to have suffered a serious, likely season-ending knee injury, sources say. Kmet is undergoing testing this morning, and until those results come back, there is no finality.”

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A seven-year veteran, Kmet has been a fixture for the Bears offense. He had started 75 games in the four years leading up to this season. In seven games this year, Kmet had 10 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown.