More on NFL
“Only Thing You Can Do Is Look Bad”: Dak Prescott and Cowboys Called Out for Talking Trash by Ex-NFL HC
A former NFL coach reveals his honest opinions on Dak Prescott and the Cowboys after they hype the franchise with preseason trash talk.
“I Don’t Know That I Am”: Mike Tomlin Makes Steelers Confession That Could Put His Broadcasting Career at Risk
Mike Tomlin admits to TODAY's Craig Melvin that he can't be objective when calling Steelers games, given the personal relationships he built.
“There’s a Baby in Your Stomach”: Russell Wilson’s Daughter Shocked Ciara by Being the First to Discover Her Pregnancy
Russell Wilson’s daughter surprised Ciara by discovering her pregnancy first, revealing a sweet family moment before the big announcement.
Justin Jefferson Reveals Why He Rejected Vikings’ Big-Money Offer 3 Years Ago
Justin Jefferson explains why he turned down a lucrative Vikings contract offer three years ago before securing a massive payday later.
Cowboys Name Green Dot Leader on Defense After Historically Bad Defensive Season
Brian Schottenheimer’s Dallas Cowboys picks the player who will wear Green Dot this season to improve the defense.
Chiefs Hit With Major Injury Blow That Could Put Patrick Mahomes at Risk vs. Broncos
Chiefs suffer a major injury blow that could leave Patrick Mahomes vulnerable against the Broncos in a crucial matchup.
Drake Maye Called “Greedy” and “Selfish” by Ex-NFL Player After Embarrassing Performance vs. Seahawks
Former NFL player questions Drake Maye’s decision-making after his costly mistakes helped Seattle defeat New England in the opener.
“Anyone Who Sleeps on the Niners Is an Idiot”: Steve Young Fires Blunt Warning at NFL
Former San Francisco 49ers player Steve Young came up with a fiery statement to put their NFL rivals on high alert after the Rams game.
“Terrible News”: Steelers Warned Tua Tagovailoa Injury Could Become Their “Worst Nightmare”
With Cooper Rush set to start in place of Tua Tagovailoa against the Steelers, the team is put on a notice.
Congratulations Pour In From Troy Aikman as Jerry Jones’ Daughter Announces Personal News
Jerry Jones' daughter, Charlotte, receives unexpected backing from Troy Aikman despite being in a feud with the Cowboys owner.
“The Love of the Game Just Left”: Shedeur Sanders Reveals How Dad Deion Ended His Baseball Career
Shedeur Sanders reveals that a scolding from his father, Deion Sanders, over disrespecting baseball ended his playing days for good.
Robert Saleh Reveals How Traumatic 9/11 Experience Inspired Him To Become an NFL Coach
Robert Saleh opens up about how his brother's narrow escape on 9/11 pushed him to quit his finance job and chase a career in coaching.
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