The New York Giants are set to start their first team offense and defense against the Houston Texans.
The second preseason game has become what the third was when we had four preseason games: the dress rehearsal for the regular season.
This is an opportunity for the starters to get game experience and the coaching staff to put the team through an "in-season" week of preparation.
It's a necessary process, but it also limits the opportunities for players down the depth chart to impress coaches before the final cutdown.
Roster spots are always hotly contested this time of year and the Giants hope to have a competitive roster in 2024.