Giants’ ‘O’ close to full health

The anemic and injuryplagued Giants’ offense expects to get a little help when it plays the Cardinals this weekend in a game matching the first two quarterbacks taken in this year’s NFL draft.

Giants tight end Evan Engram was optimistic Monday about playing Sunday at MetLife Stadium, and there is a chance 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of Year Saquon Barkley also will be back.

Engram, who is having a breakout season, missed Thursday night’s 35-14 loss to the Patriots with a knee injury. Barkley has missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain suffered against the Buccaneers on Sept. 15.

The status of top receiver Sterling Shepard is uncertain. He missed the Patriots’ game with his second concussion this season.

“It’s unfortunate,” Engram said of the team not having three major cogs in the offense. ”We’ve talked about it. We can’t dwell on it.”

Trubisky back at practice: The Bears have opened the door a crack for the possibility of Mitch Trubisky returning Sunday against the Saints.

The third-year quarterback was back practicing Monday at Halas Hall and, according to coach Matt Nagy, formally resumed throwing for the first time since injuring his left shoulder Sept. 29 against the Vikings.

Right guard Kyle Long went on season-ending injured reserve because of a hip injury, and coach Matt Nagy said defensive end Akiem Hicks would miss time due to an elbow injury suffered Oct. 6 against the Raiders.

Extra points: Colts LB Darius Leonard (concussion) completed his first full practice in nearly three weeks and is expected to play Sunday against the Texans. ... Rams CB Aqib Talib (ribs) and LG Joe Noteboom (knee) are headed to injured reserve. ... Packers WR Davante Adams was ruled out for Monday’s game against the Lions with a turf toe injury. ... The Jets activated TE Chris Herndon after he completed a four-game suspension and waived LB Frankie Luvu.