Did that not look better?

The Giants did not come close to winning in Week 1, but there is no doubt they have put together a far upgraded product on their offensive line.

Eli Manning was sacked one time in 44 drop backs, and that was on a poorly designed fourth-down rollout. There were 151 rushing yards, a robust average of 8.9 yards per attempt. Take away Saquon Barkley’s 59-yard jaunt on his first carry of the season and the average stands at a still-strong 5.8 yards. Kevin Zeitler (who came out of the game with a shoulder issue) and Mike Remmers are clear improvements on the right side.

“I think the offensive line did a great job,’’ Manning said. “They did a great job in the run game and the pass game. They protected well all game against a good defensive line, a lot of movement, some blitzes, so I thought the offensive line did a great job. They gave me time to get through my progressions and gave us a chance to be successful.’’

The line graded out as the top run-blocking unit in the league in the first week, according to Pro Football Focus. So, how about this? The next time the Giants are on the opponents’ 8-yard line and need 2 yards to pick up a first down, how about trusting the new line and Barkley’s greatness and give it to him once, and then again, if necessary?

Out of the darkness of an 18-point opening day loss, some brightness exists.