NFL news: 5 bold predictions for New York Giants in 2020

5 bold predictions for New York Giants in 2020

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 29: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants celebrates with head coach Pat Shurmur after scoring a 68 yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants runs the ball in the second half of their game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on November 04, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

3. Evan Engram will lead the team in catches

The best catcher on the Giants roster at the moment isn’t a wide receiver. Instead, it’s a tight end. Even Engram has the chance to blossom into an All-Pro if things break right for him.

He was limited to just eight games in 2019 due to injury, but he still managed to catch 44 passes for 467 yards last year. He may not double those totals if he stays healthy for a full 16 game slate in 2020, but he might come really close.

Engram’s large catch radius really helps give Jones a helpful margin for error when he’s making throws downfield. He may not be the fastest tight end in football, but he’s got enough speed to run away from linebackers and safeties. That allows him to use his superior size to dominate nickel corners who try to match-up with him.

If he stays healthy Engram should be in line to catch somewhere north of 70 balls this season. That should make him Jones’ top target on the season. That’s not a great outcome for the Giants, but it’s good for Engram as an individual.

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