Despite the Jets’ going 2-0 in his absence, Revis’ return will be a boost to the secondary. He might not be quite as good as he was, but Revis is a four-time All-Pro who single-handedly has shut down some of the NFL’s best wide receivers over the years – and no one has confused the Titans’ current crop of wide receivers with the NFL’s best.
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As one of five AFC teams – including the Chiefs, Steelers, Bills and Texans – at 7-5 or 6-6 and battling for the two wild-card spots, the Jets can’t afford complacency even against a cellar dweller.
And he can help play spoiler against the Jets at MetLife Stadium.
NY still has questions about its long-term future at quarterback despite a big year from Fitzpatrick. ‘We’ve got to treat everyone like it’s the playoffs.
A big reason has been the play of Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker this season. The last two games for the rookie out of Georgia have really been the only two games this season that have been marked down as bad games. I think the last couple of weeks the defenses have given me opportunities to run around a little bit. Two games before, also against the Jaguars, Mariota had a 23-yard touchdown run as well. It looks like Fitzpatrick has another solid matchup this week, while the run game may continue to struggle. It was certainly refreshing to watch the Titans offense experience a spark for once. Beyond that, Kendall Wright has been banged up for most of the season and hasn’t stood out, but for a few weeks.
Cobb was one of the most productive players in college football last season and NFL.com writes that the team could end up using him more down the stretch as an option behind Andrews.
Assuming Revis gets the go-ahead, he’ll likely be squaring off with rookie Dorial Green-Beckham during Sunday’s game.
Antonio Andrews and David Cobb had thirteen carries a piece, while quarterback Marcus Mariota chipped in with nine of his own. On the ground, however, they have been a staunch opponent allowing just 3 yards per carry over their last three. And though he might not follow Marshall exclusively, he will be matched up on him enough that the Titans are counting on him to make some needed plays.
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Dick LeBeau, the Titans associate head coach for defense, discussed this tendency from Fitzpatrick on Thursday. Hill also got last Wednesday off as well as the Titans don’t want to overuse him on his surgically repaired knee. In fact, the Colts squeaked off with a win by only two points and could have easily lost had it not been for a final second play where Titans fullback Jalston Fowler made a crucial and embarrassing mistake. This seems like a very fair line, especially if Revis is back in the lineup this week.
