PhantomJB said:
From an analytical perspective, I can see the argument to potentially sit T.O. given Revis' track record. But playing the matchup game with a Top 5 WR who is playing at the top of his game is a risky proposition. What could be different in this case (vs. AJ or MEgatron) is the dual threat of Ocho on the other side vs. guys like Kevin Walter or Nate Burleson.
Also, for T.O. to put up 2 TD's against PIT (I know about their secondary but are still a Top 5 D) was dang impressive.
From a sheer fan perspective, I can't see how anyone owning T.O. would turn down the oppty to root for a HOF WR, playing in prime-time, competing against the best CB the game has to offer. T.O. has shown no erosion whatsoever in his skills and to be called out by Revis' calling him a slouch should translate into his best effort throughout the game (i.e. low likelihood of recent alligator arms). Should be quite a show.
Now if we could only solve the Carson Palmer issue...
Rooting has nothing to do with FF. It's about starting the players who score the most points. TO's targets have fallen from double didgits to single digits these past two weeks. That reflects in his FF scoring too. Last year Revis held TO to 3 catches and about 30 yards, although that was with the Bills. I don't know if it matters that Ocho is a dual threat... while not impossible, even the league's elite rarely have a quality game against Revis when he is healthy, and he's healthy. Cromartie's height probably makes him better suited to cover Ocho in any case.
I agree with GreenMachine, the best options are Gresham and Shipley. The Jets are soft over the middle. If TO is to have a decent game, he'll have to do it in the middle, not on the outside.
