More on NFL

Shedeur Sanders’ QB1 Status at Browns Takes Another Hit After ESPN Reporter’s Deshaun Watson Claim

Shedeur Sanders' hopes of being QB1 take another hit as Deshaun Watson leads the race, and he is treading on thin ice.
NFL 2025: Browns Vs Patriots OCT 26

No NFL Respite for Stefon Diggs Despite Court Verdict in Assault Trial – Report

Despite the acquittal from the court, Stefon Diggs is still waiting for a clean chit from the NFL to continue his career
NFL: New England Patriots Minicamp

“Tremendous Blessing”: Aaron Rodgers Makes Hefty Donation to Help California High School Kids Affected by Wildfires

Aaron Rodgers' connection with his childhood communities remains strong, even as his NFL future still hangs in the air.
NFL 2026: Ravens 24: 26 Steelers

Arch Manning Isn’t Alone: 5 Quarterbacks Who Could Challenge Him at the Top of the 2027 NFL Draft

NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks down five quarterback prospects with the potential of being first-round picks in the 2027 NFL draft
Darian Mensah

AFC North Offseason Breakdown: Most Improved Units and Biggest Weaknesses for Every Team

NFL writer Daniel Rios breaks down the AFC North and how each team handled their offseason in preparation for 2026
NFL 2026: Steelers Vs Ravens JAN 04

Russell Wilson Seriously Contemplates Retirement, Reveals Contract Offer From Jets

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is in a dilemma of opting to play his 15th season in the NFL or choosing another role
NFL: New York Giants Training Camp

Livvy Dunne Sends a 3-Word Message to Olivia Ponton as Joe Burrow’s GF Turns Heads at Met Gala

Joe Burrow and his girlfriend, Olivia Ponton, turn heads during their appearance at the Met Gala after party
NCAA, College League, USA Gymnastics 2024: NCAA Women s Gymnastics Championships Semifinal 1 APR 18 April 18, 2024: Gymn

Dak Prescott’s Ex Sarah Jane Ramos Shares Emotional Message for Mother’s Day After Split With Cowboys QB

Cowboys star Dak Prescott's ex-fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, shares an emotional message for Mother's Day, two months after breaking up
Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos

Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Starting Lineup Projection and Win-Loss Record Prediction

With the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for this fall, here's a look at what the team could like in 2026, and its potential during the season.
chiefs_fi

Mark Cuban Reveals He Bankrolled the NIL Deal That Brought Fernando Mendoza to Indiana

Fernando Mendoza's historic 2025 year was backed by Mark Cuban, but can the young quarterback bring similar returns to the Raiders now?
NFL Pro Day In Bloomington, USA – 01 Apr 2026

“I’m So Sick of Joe Burrow”: Bengals QB Under Fire for Making GF Olivia Ponton Look Like a “Groupie”

The Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow gets scrutinized for allegedly keeping distance from his rumored girlfriend in public.
NFL: JAN 04 Browns at Bengals

NFL Insider Provides Update on Mike Vrabel Stepping Down from Patriots & It’s Effect on AJ Brown Trade

NFL Insider addresses Mike Vrabel's future as the New England Patriots head coach, and how it will affect the A.J. Brown trade.
NFL: FEB 05 Super Bowl LX New England Patriots

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