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Nick Kaczur, Stephen Neal Out: Tom Brady Has Two Fewer Layers of Protection

Dec 29, 2007 – 2:11 PM
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The New England Patriots will go for 16-0 tonight with a weakened offensive line taking on one of the league's best pass rushes.

Starting right tackle Nick Kaczur and starting right guard Stephen Neal will both miss tonight's game. Kaczur has a foot injury and Neal has a shoulder injury. Neal has missed half the season with injuries; Kaczur has played every game so far this season.

The absence of his right side is bad news for Tom Brady, who is taking on a Giants defense that leads the league with 52 sacks. Giants defensive end Michael Strahan will be particularly important to the Giants' ability to exploit the Patriots' weakened line.

The Patriots' depth chart lists Russ Hochstein as Neal's backup and Ryan O'Callaghan as Kaczur's backup.
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