More NFL News
Lamar Jackson Has Everything to Beat Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen if He Follows Teammate’s Advice
Lamar Jackson slips in QB rankings as doubts linger, while his teammate rallies with a powerful mantra to end their postseason curse.
Mike Tomlin May Change Plans for Jalen Ramsey After Steelers CB Breaks Retirement News
Mike Tomlin faces a dilemma as Jalen Ramsey stirs intrigue in Pittsburgh's evolving defensive blueprint and secondary roles.
Bo Nix’s Offense in Flux as Quinshon Judkins Fallout Complicates Sean Payton’s RB Depths
Sean Payton, the architect of Denver’s revival, is forced to navigate financial headwinds from across the league before a snap is played.
Houston Officials Aid CJ Stroud, Tank Dell After Texans WR’s 4-Figure Gesture
Houston officials joined forces with CJ Stroud and Tank Dell after the Texans WR’s heartfelt 4-figure gesture.
Lions News: Brad Holmes Faces Crucial Test as $18M Star’s Contract Sparks Internal Tension
Brad Holmes faces mounting pressure as veteran linebacker's contract standoff risks a potential holdout situation and perhaps, much more!
Travis Hunter Shoulders Huge Jaguars Responsibility as Training Camp May Hurt Liam Coen’s Rookie
Trevor Lawrence & the team's expectations from Travis Hunter could be the most interesting thing this season, especially after a major drop!
Deion Sanders Sees No Problem in ‘Fresh Start’ as Losing Shedeur Sanders Motivates Coach Prime
Coach Prime embraces Colorado rebuild without his quarterback son, turning NFL departure into championship fuel.
Teddy Bridgewater Feud With Miami Northwestern Exec Confirmed After Ex-NFL QB Suspended
Teddy Bridgewater's suspension may stem from clashes with school officials after he showed unmatched dedication to Miami's football program.
Jets News: Aaron Rodgers Connection Becomes Crucial to Garrett Wilson’s NFL Rise
Aaron Rodgers' strained Jets partnership with Garrett Wilson nearly altered both careers. Learn why their clash impacted Jets $130M decision.
Barbara Corcoran Sends Bold Message to Michael Strahan Before His Shark Tank Debut
Barbara Corcoran reacts as Michael Strahan takes on an exciting new TV challenge. Find out what's happening behind the scenes!
Patriots Report: Jerod Mayo Berated in Strong Mike Vrabel Message After Team’s Grade Turned Heads
Mike Vrabel's Patriots revival exposes Jerod Mayo's struggles as analysts debate offseason grade. Read the full story.
Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Announces Next Career Move for Daughter Ally
Cowboys icon Troy Aikman quietly celebrates a proud dad moment as his daughter takes a major step in her life.
About NFL
NFL
History
In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).
In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.
Participating teams
There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.
American Football Conference (AFC)
East
NorthSouthWestNational Football Conference (NFC)NorthSouthWest