A variety of factors have contributed to the improved play. Having left tackle Andrew Thomas healthy and playing at an All-Pro level provides an immeasurable boost to the offense. The other key from a personnel standpoint is that there are no glaring weaknesses. The offensive line is a weak-link unit, where one vulnerable spot can drag down the entire group. That has been the case for the Giants in recent seasons, and sometimes at more than one spot. But even though Thomas is the only star on the line, the rest of the group is at least competent.
The final ingredient is coaching. Even if the talent isn’t overwhelming, offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo has the experienced group working well together. The jailbreak free rushes that were common in past years have been virtually non-existent this season.