EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sept. 30, 2001) — The NFL is considering Giants Stadium for the Super Bowl as a way to help New York recover from the terrorist attacks.

League commissioner Paul Tagliabue said, however, that he still hopes to keep the championship game in New Orleans while playing a full season and that East Rutherford is just one of several options. The NFL also is looking at Los Angeles, Tampa and Miami.

The idea of holding the title game at Giants Stadium on Feb. 3 was proposed by New York Sen. Charles Schumer.

"It would be one way to help rebuild the city," Tagliabue said Sunday. "But there would also be logistical problems and security problems. It's one of many ideas under consideration."

Schumer said the move would represent a "symbol of triumph over terrorism."

New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said it would be "terrific" if the Super Bowl were at Giants Stadium.