In-A-Gadda-Levitre, YE OLE completely follows your thought process on this one. I don't see how this will change anything. If the Jets and Patriots are tied for the division lead going into the last week and they are each playing NFC teams... they will both play starters. If the Patriots have the division clinched and play the Jets in the last game of the season, they will rest players. The only thing this adds is a rivalry factor, IMHO, but I don't think that will make a difference in the decision to play or rest guys. YE OLE does not believe it will effect who plays backups in those "meaningless" games and who does not, however it may make a difference in those battling for the division as you will get a head to head crack at that team.