Giants tight end coach Lunda Wells thinks Evan Engram is trending upward despite a frustrating first half and limited playing time, and can build off a strong finish against the 49ers Monday.
Engram was on the field for only 36 snaps, almost half as many as in the previous game.
“I think he’s made tremendous strides in the right direction, but at the end of the day, who was in and who wasn’t in was predicated on putting guys in the best position to be successful,” Wells said. “He’s developing in every aspect.”
Though coach Pat Shurmur previously had classified Engram as a pass-catching tight end, Wells said he could and would contribute to the run block, especially as the Giants look to give Saquon Barkley more room to stretch his legs.