The New York Giants ’ offensive line has gone from liability to strength in just a few weeks. After an ugly Week 1 showing, the group has started to find its footing — a transformation sparked by the return of Andrew Thomas in Week 3 and the gradual emergence of John Michael Schmitz at center.
What once looked like a revolving door of protection breakdowns has suddenly turned into a unit showing real cohesion and growth. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress — and that’s something the Giants haven’t been able to say in years.
John Michael Schmitz is starting to come into his own
Schmitz has been quietly improving as the season goes on, showing flashes of the player the Giants believed they were drafting in the second round of 2023. After dealing with some early inconsistencies, he’s found