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NY Giants studs and duds vs. Bengals: Graham Gano kicks way to division lead

By Matt Lombardo

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Graham Gano #5 high-fives Riley Dixon #9 of the New York Giants after a successful field goal attempt during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Graham Gano #5 high-fives Riley Dixon #9 of the New York Giants after a successful field goal attempt during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (Image via Getty Images)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (Image via Getty Images) /

TE Evan Engram – STUD

A first half fumble where he had the ball punched out of his hands notwithstanding, Sunday was among Engram’s finest performances of the season.

Engram was targeted nine times, and caught a game-high six passes for a season-high 129 yards, including a first half 53-yard reception that sparked the offense.

“It was really good execution by the offense,” Engram said. “Good protection and a great ball. I’ve just been working those plays. They played man across the board and we have to win those matchups. I was just trying to make a play for the team.”

Depending on Jones’ availability in coming weeks, it wouldn’t be too big of a surprise to see Engram’s role expand in the offense, particularly if offensive coordinator Jason Garrett opts to simplify the route tree for Colt McCoy and feature more short and intermediate routes to the tight ends over the middle.

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