The Patriots offensive line has 3 Pro Bowlers, the Giants have zero. However, the Giants did feature the 4th best rushing offense in the NFL, while the Patriots were 13th on that list. Obviously the Patriots were able to figure out how to score other ways (more on that later). The Giants offensive line, specifically Shaun O’Hara has been accused by pretty much everyone in the NFL for being a dirty player. We’ll see if that comes up in the Super Bowl. It probably won’t but I would look for there to be some intense battles on the interior of the offensive line.
In the passing game, the offensive lines have performed similarly. The Giants allowed 34 sacks (1.78 per game) over 19 games this season and the Patriots allowed 24 sacks (1.33 per game) in their 18 games.  I’ll do the math… the Giants allow about a half a sack more each game. I’d say that could prove significant come Sunday.

Both teams need to keep their quarterbacks on their feet. If either offensive line allows pressure on the quarterback, their team will lose. I have to go with the proven, deep Patriots offensive line.

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