if you’re of the mindset that “it was never about this year anyways”, then this is 100% the right decision. Get the youngins some more reps (for half a game or so, then put in the 2nd and 3rd-string youngins).
serious question: what will the Googly-Eyed One do with his starters? Seeing as it’s also a meaningless game for the Jets (well, except for draft position...)
IMO it’a kind of a chicken and egg situation. Did our defense look bad because New England finally got their s*** together on offense, or did NE just look good because our defense played like they were in reverent awe of the almighty Patriots (peace be unto them)?