With the Jets missing two of their top three wideouts — Eric Decker and Chris Owusu both out with knee injuries — persona non grata Jeremy Kerley and rookie Devin Smith essentially saw their first action of the season Sunday. And despite having mostly single coverage and plenty of opportunities, they hardly excelled in the Jets’ 24-17 loss to the Eagles.
With Chris Ivory sidelined as well, Philadelphia didn’t have to worry about the Jets running game or Decker in the slot, so the Eagles double-teamed Brandon Marshall for much of the afternoon. Kerley and Smith were targeted 20 times, catching just nine passes for a modest 72 yards and a touchdown between them.