It’s been nine years since neither the Giants nor the Jets have been in the playoffs — but that doesn’t mean New Yorkers have to sit on the sidelines this weekend.
Whether you’re betting on a certain team or maybe just latching onto a bandwagon, there are plenty of places in the city that cater to fans of out-of-town teams.
“Watching the Packers is such a good time that it actually makes me forget Mark Sanchez’s butt fumble against the Patriots on Thanksgiving — at least for a couple of hours,” said Benjamin Simpson, a Brooklynite Jets fan who will root for Green Bay against the Vikings at Kettle of Fish, at 59 Christopher Street in the West Village tomorrow night.
Across town, the Packers’ rivals from Minnesota gather at Bar None, 98 Third Ave.
Here are others for the weekend:
* Phebe’s Tavern and Grill, 359 Bowery, roars for the Bengals.
* Rope in the Texans game at Idle Hands Bar, 25 Ave. B.
* Colts fans can trot over to Keats Bar, 842 Second Ave.
* Ravens boosters can flock to Wharf Bar and Grill, 587 Third Ave.
* Swoop over to Carlow East, 1254 Lexington Ave., to be among Seahawks lovers.
* Redskins fans can cheer at Redemption Grill, 1003 Second Ave.