Evan Engram's Impact on Broncos' Offense

0:00On March 5, in the 2025 NFL season, Denver Broncos tied in Evan Ingram, became a dead giveaway for passing plays. He played four in 58 offensive snaps, but only held block on 46 runs. That meant defenses stacked the box knowing a run was unlikely, dropping the team's rushing average to just 3.39 yards per carry on. Those plays. Without Ingram on the field, the Broncos ran the ball far more effectively, averaging 4.63 yards per carry over 300. 82 attempts. Earlier this week, data from tracking sites confirmed he was in for just 74 runs total, gaining only 251 yards. This imbalance made their offense predictable. Fans and analysts pointed out how this hurt play action passes since linebackers could drop back quicker without run fears. Opposing coordinators blitzed freely too, as vacated gaps weren't a worry. Meanwhile, Ingram's teammates like Adam Troutman stayed into block more often, but caught far fewer passes.

1:02Leaguewide, Ingram topped the list of receiving tight ends who rarely blocked, outpacing even guys like Mike Acasicki. On the flip side, pure blockers like Mercedes Lewis had teams expecting runs every time, with ratios 18 times higher for blocks over routes. Wasted route tight ends, such as Shane's Austra, with just one catch on 82 routes, dragged down other squads. These trends highlight why balanced tight ends like Tramock-Bride Thrive, mixing 222 blocks with big receiving numbers. For teens like Denver, fixing these tells could unlock better balance next season.