David Diehl, Rich Seubert, Shaun O’Hara, Chris Snee, Kareem McKenzie (pictured), Guy Whimper, Kevin Boothe, Grey Ruegamer, Adam Koets
A key for any offensive line is seeing the game through one set of eyes and continuity has helped the Giants, with all five starters going wire to wire in the regular season. The only time a lineman missed a game was the wild-card round of the playoffs, when former Patriot Ruegamer started in place of O’Hara at center. O’Hara is the leader of the group and one of the team’s captains. Giants quarterbacks were sacked just 28 times during the season, one of the better marks in the league based on pass plays (No. 11). The line has also been effective opening holes in the running game, with former Boston College guard Snee a top bulldozer at right guard.
Edge: Patriots
A key for any offensive line is seeing the game through one set of eyes and continuity has helped the Giants, with all five starters going wire to wire in the regular season. The only time a lineman missed a game was the wild-card round of the playoffs, when former Patriot Ruegamer started in place of O’Hara at center. O’Hara is the leader of the group and one of the team’s captains. Giants quarterbacks were sacked just 28 times during the season, one of the better marks in the league based on pass plays (No. 11). The line has also been effective opening holes in the running game, with former Boston College guard Snee a top bulldozer at right guard.
Edge: Patriots
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