10 best receiver-defensive back rivalries in NFL history

4. Randy Moss vs. Darrelle Revis

For most of his career, Randy Moss was able to outrun, outstretch and outscore virtually every defensive back in the NFL. There’s a reason “getting Mossed” became a turn of phrase, as it became the only way to describe what Moss did to his opponents. Somehow, Moss was always available, and it’s no coincidence that pairing him with Tom Brady resulted in the most explosive NFL offense of all time.

Even though there seemed to be no match for Moss, eventually, there was. His name was Darrelle Revis, and as fate would have it, he played for the New York Jets. Moss and Revis only faced off as divisional rivals three times between 2008 and 2010, but those three games were historic in terms of two of the greatest players at their positions going head-to-head.

In those three games, Moss only caught nine of 19 targets for 88 yards, which is still averaging 9.7 yards per reception. Moss fared better than contemporaries like Terrell Owens and Calvin Johnson, but it was a stark contrast from his usual appearances. Even Randy Moss got stranded on Revis Island, illustrating how Darrelle Revis was a true shutdown corner.

But the challenges went both ways, as it was the feat of a lifetime trying to cover Randy Moss. Revis admitted that Moss was the “toughest cover” in his storied career. “The size, speed, intelligence, him being a player, is amazing,” Revis said.

Perhaps if the two saw more matchups in their prime, their rivalry could rank even higher, but even their limited tape demonstrates how elite players can neutralize each other.