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Colston Loveland Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week After 58-Yard Game-Winner

The honor highlights a breakout that could shift the Bears’ tight end usage with Cole Kmet’s availability uncertain.

Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The NFL recognized the rookie for Week 9 after he recorded six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns in a 47-42 win over the Bengals, capped by a 58-yard score with 17 seconds left.
  • He became just the third rookie tight end to win an Offensive Player of the Week award, joining Mike Dyal (1989) and Jeremy Shockey (2002).
  • His performance also made him the second Bears rookie tight end since Mike Ditka in 1961 with 100-plus yards and multiple touchdown catches in a game, and the first NFL rookie tight end to do so since 1980.
  • With Caleb Williams having earned the honor in Week 3, the Bears are the only NFC team this season with multiple Offensive Player of the Week winners.
  • After Cole Kmet sustained a concussion in the Bengals game and his Week 10 status remains uncertain, coaches indicated Loveland will continue to feature as Chicago hosts the Giants on Sunday.