Center - Nick Mangold vs. Shaun O'Hara
Run blocking:
Mangold - 141 POA attempts, 857 yards, 133 POA wins. Mangold's POA win rate - a phenomenal 94.3%. Mangold's YPA - 6.1.
O'Hara - 165 POA attempts, 1,181 yards, 139 POA wins. O'Hara's POA win rate 84.2%. O'Hara's YPA - 7.2.
Run blocking advantage - O'Hara's YPA is very good but Mangold's YPA in relation to the rest of his line is better. Mangold also had a huge POA win rate edge, so he wins this one fairly easily.
Pass blocking:
Mangold - Two sacks allowed, one offensive holding penalty, zero tipped passes, one QB hit while passing. Total splash plays - three.
O'Hara - One sack allowed, one offensive holding penalty, two tipped passes, two QB hit while passing. Total splash plays - six.
Pass blocking advantage - Mangold has a clear edge here as well.
The bottom line - Both made the Pro Bowl but
Mangold is the best center in the NFL. Advantage Mangold. Jets lead 2-1.
Who Has the Best O-Line? Giants or Jets? - The Fifth Down Blog - NYTimes.com