The point is that if the Jets had lost their last two games, we'd be on life support now, the sense of urgency would be much higher. But now Maurice can afford to rest the borderline ready guys like Buff and Little a few more games. Maurice would never admit it, but I'm sure that's factoring into his decision.
Edit: Guys on TSN 1290 just agreed with this theory.
That certainly doesn't prove it. All it takes is a loss or 2 and you are on the outside. The urgency will be there until the off season. If Little's ready he is back in. The Jets have shown they won't rush in players until they are ready.
And the original statement was that Little is partially being held out because Maurice wants to maintain his lineup. Which is mostly what people are seeing as far fetched.