More on NFL
“I Don’t Wanna See You on TV”: Bills Veteran Slams FOX Duo Tom Brady & Rob Gronkowski for Calling the Buffalo Game
Micah Hyde revisits his longtime rivalry with Tom Brady and the Patriots after Brady and Rob Gronkowski joined Buffalo’s Week 3 broadcast.
NFL Issues Statement After Meeting With Illinois Governor Over Bears Stadium Plans
Roger Goodell and Chicago Bears owner meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as the NFL pushes for timely action on a long-term Illinois stadium plan.
NFL Week 3 Staff Predictions: Can the Seahawks and Rams Bounce Back?
The EssentiallySports NFL Staff make their predictions for Week 4.
“I Wish Pittsburgh Paid Their Black Superstars”: Joey Porter Jr. Trade to Cowboys Sparks a Strong Response From Steelers Legend
Le'Veon Bell calls out the Steelers after Joey Porter Jr. is traded to Dallas, questioning how the team pays its Black superstars.
“I Didn’t Shed a Tear”: Steelers Legend Terry Bradshaw Makes Telling Admission on Mother’s Death
Terry Bradshaw reflects on his mother’s death and the unresolved resentment that shaped his reaction after losing her in 2023.
NFL Week 3 Film Room: Raiders Rolling, Jaguars Bounce Back and Cowboys Defense Struggles
NFL Writer Daniel Rios goes over three big topics from the NFL's Week three action diving into the why of certain results
“I Rage”: Angry 25-Year ESPN Veteran Slams His Own Network for Allegedly Ignoring His Show While Pushing Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith
A veteran host calls out ESPN for pushing Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee while overlooking his show over the others.
Philip Rivers Breaks Silence on 4-Hour Head Coach Interview With the Bills, Reveals Josh Allen’s Presence in It
Philip Rivers details his four-hour Bills interview, revealing Josh Allen was in the room as he explored the coaching opportunity.
“I Was So Pissed”: Rob Gronkowski Admits Leaving $8 Billion Company After Rejecting a Michael Jordan-Style Equity Deal
Former New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski looks back on how he navigated BodyArmor deal during his early NFL career.
ESPN’s Mina Kimes Takes a Strong Stand Against Stephen A. Smith on Cowboys & Dak Prescott
Mina Kimes and Stephen A. Smith debates who to blame for the Dallas Cowboys struggles after the first three weeks of the season.
“This Is the Curse”: Terrell Owens Blames Mike Vrabel’s ‘Scandal’ for Drake Maye & Patriots’ Struggle
Terrell Owens blames Mike Vrabel's offseason scandal for Drake Maye and New England's 1-2 slump, calling it an ongoing team curse.
“Grass Isn’t Always Greener”: Joey Porter Jr. Receives a Reality Check From NFL Legend After Cowboys Trade
Former NFL cornerback responded after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys this week.
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