More NFL News
Raiders Cast Doubt Over Geno Smith’s Future After Derek Carr Addressed QB’s Slow Start
Geno Smith receives message from the Las Vegas Raiders after Derek Carr sends crucial message about the QB
Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers Announces Personal News on Saturday
Read the personal milestone achieved by the Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on October 11 during the week 6.
What Is J.K. Dobbins’s Net Worth in 2025? All About NFL RB’s Salary, Career Earnings & More
Find out Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins' Net Worth, contract details, his salary, career earnings, and more on EssentiallySports.
How Much Is Giggs Earning for Halftime Performance During Jets vs. Broncos in London? Salary, Net Worth & More
Giggs' NFL London performance will boost his $4-5M net worth, proving exposure is the real payoff over minimal fees.
49ers vs Bucs Injury Report: Baker Mayfield Loses 4 Weapons, Kyle Shanahan Faces Double QB Headaches
Week 6 matchup between the San Francico 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will see depleted squads on both sides.
Jets vs. Broncos Injury Report: Justin Fields Struggling as Bo Nix’s Protection Weakens
Injuries are making things difficult for both Justin Fields' Jets and Bo Nix's Broncos ahead of their Week 6 clash.
Nick Sirianni Failing at Eagles’ Job as A. J. Brown Gets Major Trade Update
Nick Sirianni faces criticism amid Eagles’ struggles as A.J. Brown trade rumors grow, highlighting instability in Philadelphia.
Andy Reid Makes Final Decision for Lions Game After Hollywood Brown Punishment Confirmed
Chiefs HC Andy Reid make crucial decision before week 6 game against the Colts while their WR gets a fine from the NFL.
Brian Schottenheimer Makes Feelings Clear on Rico Dowdle’s Exit After RB Challenged Cowboys
Brian Schottenheimer opens up on the Javonte Williams trade and the decision to let Rico Dowdle go as Panthers RB sends a warning shot.
Kevin Stefanski Reportedly Gives Up on Browns After Shedeur Sanders Named QB2
Kevin Stefanski seems to have thrown in the towel this season season as Shedeur Sanders gets handed the QB2 role.
Jim Harbaugh Threatens to Derail Andy Reid’s Immediate Plans as Patrick Mahomes Gets Strong Update
Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers and Andy Reid’s Chiefs battle for top running backs as Patrick Mahomes gets a crucial team update.
Brian Schottenheimer Gets Double Injury Boost After Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Suffers 5-Figure Loss
Brian Schottenheimer receives two-fold good news as cornerback Trevon Diggs gets handed a punishment from the NFL.
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