More on NFL
“Every 23–24 Year Old Kid Is Doing It”: Michael Irvin Defends Puka Nacua After Critics Treated Him Like “The Worst Dude in the World”
Michael Irvin defends Puka Nacua amid mounting controversy, slamming critics for painting the Rams star as "the worst dude in the world".
“I Have Experienced the Worst”: Travis Hunter’s Wife Leanna Makes Tough Decision About Their Kid’s Public Appearance
Travis Hunter's wife, Leanna Lenee, opens up about why she's chosen to keep their son away from the public eye.
“Back Together”: Forced to Leave Popular ABC Show, Michael Strahan Reunites With Former Hosts Loved by America
After more than a year of separation, Good Morning America 3 host Michael Strahan reunites with his old gang.
“Dude Is So Arrogant”: Ex-NFL QB Calls Out Thierry Henry Over Disrespect Toward Co-Host Alexi Lalas
Matt Leinart threw shade at Thierry Henry for how he treated Alexi Lalas during a heated Fox Sports World Cup debate.
“Seemed to Tail Off”: New Obstacle for Deshaun Watson Could Open the Door for Shedeur Sanders To Win Browns QB Job
Shedeur Sanders gets the green flag as longtime Cleveland Browns insider drops an obstacle for Deshaun Watson amidst the QB1 battle.
“Absolutely Not”: NFL Legend Chad Johnson Shuts Down Viral Claim That America’s Best Athletes Would Rule Soccer
Former NFL star Chad Ochocinco Johnson explains why America's best athletes still wouldn't dominate world soccer.
“I Would Sign Up Tomorrow”: Josh Allen Reveals the Only Team He’d Ever Suit Up for Besides Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reveals the one team he'd suit up for instead of his usual red, blue, and white.
Von Miller Sparks Cowboys Rumors After Admitting He “Picked the Wrong Team”
Linebacker Von Miller hints he wants to join the Dallas Cowboys after regretting his Commanders decision last offseason.
2027 NFL Draft: Michigan’s Top Prospects Ranked as Wolverines Look to Rebuild Under Kyle Whittingham
Ranking Michigan's top prospects with Tony Pauline for the 2027 NFL Draft as the Michigan Wolverines look to rebuild under Kyle Whittingham.
Fantasy Football 2026: Best Late-Round Wide Receivers Sleepers to Target
Which receivers should you target late in fantasy football drafts? NFL Writer Daniel Rios has six options to look at
Congratulations Pour In as Former Chiefs Player Announces Multi-Year Broadcasting Deal With ESPN
The former Kansas City Chiefs and Missouri Tigers quarterback has a lot more to show to the Southeastern Conference after his playing career.
Tom Brady Reveals How Tyreek Hill Forced Bill Belichick to Completely Rethink Patriots’ Strategy Against Chiefs
Tyreek Hill's explosiveness forced even the most dangerous teams in the league to adjust on the fly, and Tom Brady got to see that firsthand.
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