More NFL News
Drew Brees Shows True Character With a Public Message to Saints Star on Breaking His 59-Year Record
Cameron Jordan ties with Drew Brees for the most Saints games record as the New Orleans Saints pick up the pieces after falling 0-2.
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs Keep Falling as Eagles Soar to the Peak
Week 3 unfolded with surprising twists. Some teams soared, others stumbled hard. Dive in to see what Week 3 has in store for them.
Who Is Chris Boswell’s Wife? Everything you need to know about Havana Boswell
Discover insights about Havana Boswell, the wife of Chris Boswell, including her profession, family, and life story, exclusively on EssentiallySports.
Kevin Stefanski Warned About Benching Joe Flacco Amid Dillon Gabriel Hype
Browns coach refuses quarterback change despite 0-2 start and calls for rookie Dillon Gabriel to replace veteran.
Who Is Davante Adams’ Wife? Everything You Need to Know About Devanne Villarreal
All about Davante Adams' Wife, Devanne Villarreal. How did Devanne Villarreal meet Davante Adams? Read about their entire relationship timeline and more on EssentiallySports.
Chiefs Legend Joins Andy Reid to Blame Refs for Kansas City’s Back-to-Back Losses
Jason Dunn criticized referees for missing false starts on the Eagles’ “tush push,” impacting Andy Reid's Chiefs’ Week 1 and Week 2 losses.
Who Is Tyler Higbee’ Wife? Everything You Need to Know About Malea Higbee
All about Tyler Higbee's wife, Malea Higbee. How did Malea Higbee meet Tyler Higbee? Read about their entire relationship timeline and more on EssentiallySports.
Viral Outrage Officially Crowns Tom Brady as NFL’s Darth Raider
One shot! That's all it took to remind Patriots Nation of the obvious: the GOAT has moved on, and no, this isn’t a comeback story.
Sean McVay Hints Injured Steve Avila’s Position Could Be at Risk After 25YO Replacement Steps Up
Coach Sean McVay shared an update on the Rams' lineman Steve Avila's injury before praising his replacement for Week 2
Steelers Asked to Give Up on Mike Tomlin as HC’s Weakness to Jeopardize Playoff Hopes
Mike Tomlin faces rising criticism after the Seahawks' loss, with doubts about his leadership and playoff chances.
Gracie Hunt Starts a New Life Chapter As Chiefs Owner’s Daughter Gets Candid on Boyfriend Derek
Gracie Hunt continues to shine beyond the sidelines with her luxury lifestyle, fashion moments, and personal milestones.
Texans Left With Only One Choice After DeMeco Ryans & CJ Stroud Failed Again
Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud offense stalls again, forcing DeMeco Ryans’ defense to tighten execution and carry playoff hopes.
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