NFL season at MetLife Stadium

Fall means a lot of things, but one of the most universal—in the U.S. anyway—is football. Long ago, New York City was blessed with not one, but two NFL teams: the Jets and the Giants. Unfortunately, the Jets were not blessed with the ability to win (we're still holding onto Super Bowl III), and while the Giants do have four championships under their belt, 2012 was a long time ago in sports years. Still, heading to MetLife Stadium on a Sunday in the fall is a bucket-list experience you'll want to check off—and it's one you may get to have for a lower price than exprected, thanks to those records and the fact that the North East stadium doesn't have a roof (bring a poncho if it's going to rain and a heavy blanket if it's below 35 degrees). If you don't care as much about seeing a good game, and a good time is all you're after, grab some friends and tailgate gear and join the most optimistic pessimists you've ever seen—we're actually a lot of fun.

(Written by a lifelong Jets fan.)

Check the game schedules for the Jets here, and the Giants here.