This weekend, the New York Giants’ preseason game against the Houston Texans is as close to a dress rehearsal for the regular season as we are likely to see this summer.

Although head coach Brian Daboll has not specified how long the starters and key substitutes will play in this game, they will likely play at least one half depending on how the game goes.

Here’s a look at some of the storylines you should watch.

A lot has changed in the Giants’ offense since Week 9 of last season, when starting quarterback Daniel Jones’ season ended abruptly due to a torn ACL.

General Manager Joe Schoen has bolstered the offensive line, at least on paper, with veterans who have had success with other teams and are now coached by Carmen Bricillo, who has a history of getting the most out of players on the offensive line, no matter how they were acquired.

Schoen also made Jones the No. 1 receiver, strengthening the young receiver group that was already the strength of the offense.

Head coach Brian Daboll will be handling play-calling duties, which only makes sense since the team’s system is largely based on what Daboll has done elsewhere in his career. Plus, one of the reasons the Giants hired DDaboll was because of his creativity as a play-caller.

And Saquon Barkley won’t be there to run the offense like he has in the past, meaning Jones will be in charge for the entire game.

So what should we look for in the $160 million man?

His accuracy on the long ball has been inconsistent this summer, partly due to timing issues and, we suspect, partly due to the fact that Jones’ injured leg is the kicking leg that he had to get up to speed in training camp.

His smart decisions are also worth watching. He doesn’t throw the ball into traffic, doesn’t miss open receivers and handles a live pass rush, something he hasn’t had to do since returning from injury.

This is a crucial year for Jones. If he falters this year, he’s finished as a starter for this team. However, the entire organization seems to be firmly behind him, which means the ball is now in his court.

The Giants’ projected starting offensive line in Week 1 has yet to play a snap together due to injuries, and that won’t change against the Texans, as guard Jon Runyan Jr. (shoulder) is unlikely to play.

Still, this will be a good test of the team’s weakest link over the past decade and show that it has made progress under new offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.

Aside from center John Michael Schmitz, who may be limited due to a 10-day layoff due to shoulder problems, the offensive line is largely made up of experienced veterans, which is an advantage for the quarterbacks.

“I think they handled it well. We got a few bumps in camp. And you want to spend as much time as possible with the group to build chemistry and play with the guys that are going to be out there,” Jones said of his personal protectors.

“But everyone did a good job and played well. And we have a lot of guys who have played a lot of games and good veterans in this group.”

Rookie receiver Malik Nabers had a quiet NFL debut last week, not throwing a single pass. He had ankle issues earlier in the week, but by the end of the week he was back at practice doing his thing for the crowd.

Unless his ankle is swollen after the flight, Nabers will likely play a series or two as a starter. That may not please some people who don’t want the team to risk such a valuable asset, but it’s important to remember that injuries can happen at any time – Nabers himself was injured in a practice.

So, insisting on keeping a player out of a game for fear of injury is unlikely to go over well with a coaching staff that believes you can contribute once you’re healthy and have received your medical diagnosis.