life goes on. >> reporter: hey, is there a little new york-new jersey rivalry playing in here? how would you answer that? >> well, my pr answer is i'm sure glad i'm next to the biggest city in the world because that's how i make my living. but my new jersey answer is i'd like to kick them in the shins. >> reporter: the nfl insists that new jersey isn't getting the short straw, telling cnn there are more activities in new jersey than new york. players are staying in jersey city, training and media appearances will be held in state. come game day the mayor says his town will be proud even if east rutherford has taken a back seat even though the mayor will have to find his own seat. >> i'll probably be sitting in my lounge chair on my recliner watching the game. >> reporter: people in east rutherford still look forward to celebrating the big day. they have plans for a block party in the middle of town and of course, it will be complete with some new jersey cover