All-Gotham Team Creating 53-man roster of Jets Giants greatest players of all-time ahead of Week 8 matchup

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Since their first meeting in 1969, the and have battled for the right to lay claim as the Big Apple's superior pro football team. That battle for supremacy will play out on the gridiron once again this Sunday in a game that promises to be a highly contested showdown.While the two teams (and fan bases) continue to debate which team is better, what would a roster of the team's all-time best players look like? We decided to find out by putting together an "All-Gotham Team" ahead of Sunday's showdown. As you can imagine, this 53-man roster includes scores of Hall of Famers and all-time franchise legends. Unfortunately, several Big Apple legends did't make the cut.So, did we get it right? Take a look for yourself.StarterBackupQBJoe Namath, NYJ*, NYGPhil Jeff Locke Jersey SimmsRBCurtis Martin, NYJ*Frank Gifford, NYG*Tiki Barber, NYGFBMatt Snell, NYJWRDon Maynard, NYJ*, NYGWRAmani Toomer, NYGPlaxico Burre s, NYGWRAl Toon, NYJWesley Walker, NYJLTWinston Hill, NYJ*Rosey Brown, NYG*LGRandy Rasmu sen, NYJDavid Diehl, NYGCKevin Mawae, NYJ*Mel Hein, NYG* Miami Marlins Custom Jersey RGChris Snee, NYGDave Herman, NYJRTMarvin Powell, NYJDavid Diehl, NYGTEMark Bavaro, NYGJeremy Shockey, NYGBiggest roster snub: WR Wayne Chrebet, NYJChrebet is a beloved fan favorite with Jets fans, and for good reason. But we couldn't exclude the player we picked instead, Burre s, who capped off the Giants' historic upset over the Patriots with the game-winning touchdown catch. Burre s also had a monster game in the Giants' epic win in Lambeau Field two weeks earlier.It was also tough to not put XXV MVP Ottis Anderson on the roster, but there was simply nowhere to put Anderson given the immense talent both teams have at running back. While he didn't crack our roster, Anderson will always have a spot in Giants' lore after leading Big Blue to a "super" upset win over the . Gifford, one of the backs who did make the cut, was perhaps the franchise's first star players. He was a highly versatile player who was the offensive catalyst behind the Giants' first championship in 1956.While the '80s Jets were largely known for their defense, wideouts Toon and Walker weren't overlooked during the construction of this roster. Walker spent 13 years with the Jets and led the in receiving yards in 1978. Giants fans remember Toon for his touchdown catch in the final moments of the 1988 regular season that eliminated Big Blue from playoff contender. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" Jose Fernandez Jersey and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. StarterBackupDEMichael Strahan, NYG*, NYGDTMarty Lyons, NYJRosey Grier, NYGNTJoe Klecko, NYJ*DTGerry Philbin, NYJShaun Ellis, NYJDEMark Gastineau, NYJLeonard Marshall, NYGOLBLawrence Taylor, NYG*Mo Lewis, NYJILBHarry Carson, NYG*Je sie Armstead, NYGILBSam Huff, NYG*Mo Lewis, NYJOLBLarry Grantham, NYJCarl Banks, NYGCB, NYJ*Johnny Giancarlo Stanton Jersey Sample, NYJCBDick Lynch, NYGWillie Williams, NYGFSJimmy Patton, NYGBill Baird, NYJSSEmlen Tunnell, NYG*Victor Green, NYJBiggest roster snub: DE John Abraham, NYJAbraham was a highly efficient player during his half-dozen years with the Jets. His position, though, was one of the toughest ones to make on our roster.Jets fans likely noticed that three-fourths of the iconic "New York Sack Exchange" defensive line cracked our starting lineup. Giants fans also probably noticed that three-fourths of the roster's starting linebacker corps played for Big Blue. The group is spearheaded by Taylor, who many regard as the greatest defensive player of all-time.StarterBackupKJim Turner, NYJPDave Jennings, NYGLS, NYGKREmlen Tunnell, NYG*Amani Toomer, NYGPREmlen Tunnell, NYG*Amani Toomer, NYGBiggest roster snub: K Lawrence Tynes, NYG Tynes made several clutch kicks during the Giants' two most recent Super Bowl runs. But the nod ultimately went to Turner, whose three field goals in Super Bowl III helped the Jets pull off the biggest upset Miami Marlins Jersey in pro football history.