More on NFL

Sean Payton ‘Happier’ in Russell Wilson’s Absence, Broncos’ QB Reveals

Sean Payton's happiness with Broncos new QB Jarrett Stidham is transforming the team's atmosphere after the situation with Russell Wilson.
NFL: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

“It’s His Program”: NFL Vet & Colorado Alum Destroys Paul Finebaum’s Criticism of Deion Sanders With a Clear Cut Verdict

Colorado Alum Darrin Chiverini shuts down Paul Finebaum's critique of Deion Sanders with his powerful statement.
Paul Finebaum, Deion Sanders

“I Did It Once as a Kid”: Millionaire Comedian Blasts Aaron Rodgers for Ayahuasca Trip Amid Jets Minicamp & Robert Saleh’s ‘Unexcused’ Claim

Comedians and football analysts get sarcastic towards Aaron Rodgers after Robert Saleh tries to cover the 4x MVP's absence from practice.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Shopland/Shutterstock (14065651ap) New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers makes his fir

Jordan Love’s ‘Go-To’ Packers WR Fires Unnecessary Shots at Aaron Rodgers as Jets QB Goes AWOL

Jordan Love’s team WR has taken an indirect jibe at Aaron Rodgers, as the Jets QB is absent from the mandatory OTAs.
Aaron Rodgers Jordan Love

Colorado Alum & NFL Vet Makes Bold Prediction on Travis Hunter’s Future as He Assesses CU’s Upcoming Season

Two-way star Travis Hunter was touted as a top 5 player by NFL veteran and Colorado alum in the 2025 NFL mock draft.
Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter

Despite Salty Remarks Over Lamar Jackson’s Loss, Ravens’ Roquan Smith Dreams of Being in Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Shoes’

Will Lamar Jackson's Ravens overcome Patrick Mahomes' team and others in 2024? Roquan Smith seems confident about it, despite salty remarks.
lamar jackson patrick mahomes

Ex-Colorado Buffaloes Star Reveals How Bill Belichick ‘Sabotaged’ Jerod Mayo’s Career by Convincing His Wife for the Patriots Coaching Role

Former Colorado Buffaloes player alleges Bill Belichick influenced Mayo's coaching career by persuading his wife to support a Patriots role.
mayo bill

“Veterans Are Bothered”: Aaron Rodgers’ Vacation Tests NY Jets Harmony as Robert Saleh Takes Heat for Jets QB

The Jets veterans fuming at Aaron Rodgers missing from the mandatory training camp as an NFL veteran infers the truth behind the absence.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

LaJohntay Wester Exposes Shedeur Sanders’ Number Exchange Act Led Him to Ditch FSU Dreams for Colorado Buffs

LaJohntay Wester claimed that being in constant touch with Shedeur propelled him to change his plan from FSU to Colorado Buffaloes
Shedeur Sanders, LaJohntay Wester

Accepting Football Mortality, Joe Burrow Declared “Injury-Prone,” Cincinnati Bengals Told to Learn From Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs

Is Joe Burrow "injury-prone?" Analysts highlighted QB's condition, along with giving some suggestions to the Bengals, citing Patrick Mahomes.
NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Flipping Off His Critics, Sean Payton Bottling His NFL Legacy After Failing Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson

Sean Payton has crude words for naysayers as he tries to resuscitate the Denver Broncos after the Russell Wilson debacle.
NFL, American Football Herren, USA Super Bowl LVII-Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Ari

What Is John Cena’s Role in Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame Ceremony?

What part did WWE superstar John Cena play in the Hall of Fame induction of NFL GOAT Tom Brady? Read more to find out.
John Cena Tom Brady

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