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Brother vs. Sister: Kmet Faces Family Rivalry in Playoff Showdown

1/8/2026

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Bears tight end Cole Kmet faces a family dynamic because his sister Frankie Kmet dates Green Bay defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness.
Cole jokes he avoids talking to Frankie during 'Packer week' as she supports Van Ness.
Kickoff is at 8 p.m. at Soldier Field.
This game marks Chicago's first playoff appearance since 2021, following a turnaround under coach Ben Johnson.

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Bears tight end Cole Kmet faces a family dynamic because his sister Frankie Kmet dates Green Bay defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness.
Cole jokes he avoids talking to Frankie during 'Packer week' as she supports Van Ness.
Kickoff is at 8 p.m. at Soldier Field.
This game marks Chicago's first playoff appearance since 2021, following a turnaround under coach Ben Johnson.