EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning and the Giants’ starting offense have been a preseason dud so far, but bad numbers haven’t bothered the quarterback and Coach Tom Coughlin.

Odell Beckham Jr. has not caught a pass. Injuries kept Beckham, Victor Cruz and Rueben Randle from taking the field at the same time in a 22-12 victory over the Jaguars over the weekend. And the starters have put up only two field goals in seven possessions in the preseason.

But Manning and Coughlin see hope as they practice for an exhibition against the Jets on Saturday knowing that the Giants have only two touchdowns in two exhibition games.

“Keep working on things and we’ll get better,” Manning said.

Manning said the refurbished offensive line was effective, holding the Jags without a sack until reserves came in halfway through the second quarter.

Beckham was absent from several practices with a balky hamstring, Cruz is still rehabbing from knee surgery and a strained calf muscle, and Randle has been dealing with tendinitis in a knee.

The Giants still do not have an RSVP from JPP, but one report indicates that the defensive end will arrive at the team’s facility before the Sept. 13 regular-season opener. NFL Network cites several sources who say Jason Pierre-Paul is “progressing very well” in his rehab from the fireworks mishap on July 4 that led to various injuries to his right hand and the amputation of his index finger.