The New York Giants and New York Jets play and practice in New Jersey, a fact that surprises many new players expecting the New York skyline. The teams' facilities are in East Rutherford and Florham Park, 8 and 31 miles from midtown, respectively. Most players appreciate the setup, though some, like former stars Tiki Barber and Brandon Marshall, chose to live in Manhattan.

Brandon Marshall, who played for the Jets (2015-16) and Giants (2017), lived in Tribeca and commuted by helicopter to practice, cutting his commute to 15 minutes. He wanted to be in the city for post-career opportunities, including his work on "Inside the NFL." His previous team, the Chicago Bears, had told him to give up that gig, which factored into his trade to the Jets.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart didn't know the teams played in New Jersey until college, despite attending Yankees games as a kid. Former Jets linebacker Bart Scott noted that from East Rutherford you can see New York, so players buy into the idea of being a New York team. Many players laugh about the geographical confusion, but most seem to appreciate the suburban setting.

NFL legend Brett Favre almost nixed a trade to the Jets because he assumed he'd be practicing amid skyscrapers. The annual preseason game between the Giants and Jets at MetLife Stadium highlights this unique dynamic, where the teams are named for New York but call New Jersey home.