The teams have similar offensive lines, effective as groups but with no star names.

They are generally unsung but get all the work done in protecting their quarterbacks and making room for the running game to operate.

Giants right guard Chris Snee (whose father-in-law is head coach Tom Coughlin) will head to the Pro Bowl next week, as will three Patriot linemen - Logan Mankins, Dan Koppen and Matt Light.

But the toughest job will go to New England right tackle Nick Kaczur, who must stop veteran pass rusher Michael Strahan.