Kearse turned 10 targets into just three catches for 30 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Kearse is a smart receiver who knows how to find soft spots in zone coverage, but he just doesn't have the skills to consistently get separation in man-to-man situations, especially with the defense shading his way without Quincy Enunwa (ankle) or Robby Anderson (ankle) to worry about. Perhaps Kearse will find more success against the less imposing Dolphins secondary in Week 9.

With Quincy Enunwa (ankle) ruled out and Robby Anderson (ankle) doubtful to play Sunday at Chicago, Kearse is expected to be the Jets' No. 1 option in the passing attack Week 8, Andy Vasquez of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since sitting out Week 1 with an abdominal injury, Kearse has been a regular target for rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. However, Kearse has only surpassed 40 yards receiving once in six games and is coming off a zero-catch outing this past Sunday against the Vikings. Despite the inconsistency, he'll look to produce against a Bears defense that has allowed 9.5 YPT and seven touchdowns to wide receivers in six games this season.

Kearse failed to haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Deep-league owners who thought they were getting a steal after Kearse caught nine balls for 94 yards last week were instead greeted with a goose egg. Kearse has a clear path to snaps in two-receiver sets against the Bears in Week 8 with Quincy Enunwa (ankle) sidelined and Terrelle Pryor (groin) out of the picture following his release, but it's hard to blame anyone who chooses to look the other way after getting burned here.

Kearse could see increased target volume in Sunday's game against the Vikings with top wideout Quincy Enunwa (ankle) ruled out for the contest, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Along with Enunwa's absence, the Jets are likely to be without the services of No. 4 receiver Terrelle Pryor (groin), who is listed as doubtful for Week 7. That leaves Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse as the only healthy, established options in the New York receiving corps, presumably putting both on track for enhanced roles in the passing attack for at least one game. Enunwa and Pryor have combined to average 10.6 targets per game this season, creating a major void to fill.

Kearse caught nine of 10 targets for 94 yards during Sunday's 42-34 win over the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

The catches and yards both exceeded Kearse's previous season-long totals. Obviously injuries to Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and, to a lesser extent, Terrelle Pryor played into Kearse's increased role in the offense. The extent of neither either injury was clear following the game, though Enunwa will reportedly undergo an MRI. If Kearse enjoys an expanded role on Sunday, he'll get to face off against a bottom-10 Vikings pass defense.

Kearse turned five targets into two catches for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-12 loss to Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Kearse is still yet to break 40 receiving yards in a game this season. Quincy Enunwa is the Jets receiver to own in fantasy and Robby Anderson has much greater upside than Kearse as well. There's little reason to look Kearse's way against the Broncos in Week 5 outside the deepest of formats.

Kearse brought in three of six targets for 35 yards in the Jets' 21-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wideout checked in second behind Quincy Enunwa in both receptions and targets on the Jets, building on a forgettable season debut in Week 2 during which he'd lost a yard on his only catch. Kearse's opportunities seemed to come somewhat at the expense of Terrelle Pryor on Thursday, but the New York passing game distribution outside of Enunwa seems like a week-to-week, fluid situation at present. Kearse will look to build on Thursday's modest effort in a tough matchup against the Jaguars in Week 4.

Kearse (abdomen) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Kearse was a full practice participant throughout the week after sitting out Miami's season opener. His return could push Terrelle Pryor out of a significant role while creating more target competition for Robby Anderson and Quincy Enunwa. The Jets don't have much pass-catching potential at tight end, but it's nonetheless difficult to imagine how this offense might keep three wideouts fantasy-relevant.

Kearse (abdomen) practiced fully again Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Back-to-back full sessions would normally suggest that Kearse should be a go Sunday against the Dolphins, but coach Todd Bowles hasn't committed to such an outcome. "We'll see at the end of the week," Bowles noted with regard to Kearse's chances of playing this weekend. Even if he does play Sunday, Kearse would have to contend with Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa and Terrelle Pryor for the attention of QB Sam Darnold in the Jets' passing game.

Kearse (abdomen) practiced fully Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kearse was inactive Monday versus Detroit, but his full practice participation Wednesday bodes well for his Week 2 status. With that in mind, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com notes that Kearse "will be monitored throughout the week, but you have to think he'll be cleared." If Kearse is able to play Sunday against the Dolphins, he'll join a wideout corps that also includes Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa and Terrelle Pryor.