The Jets placed Zuerlein on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg and John Pullano of the team's official site reports.
Zuerlein didn't attempt a kick in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills.
Zuerlein (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
The Jets activated Zuerlein (knee) off injured reserve Saturday.
Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday that Zuerlein (knee) will kick in Sunday's game against the Bills, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
The Jets opened Zuerlein's (knee) 21-day practice window Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.
The Jets have placed Zuerlein (knee) on IR.
Zuerlein (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Zuerlein made one of two field-goal attempts and one of two PAT attempts in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.
Zuerlein missed his only field-goal attempt and made his only official PAT try in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.