NFL - National Football League

The Premier Professional American Football League in the World

About the NFL

The NFL (National Football League) is the premier professional American football league in the United States and is considered the largest sports league in North America. Founded in 1920, the NFL currently has 32 teams divided into 2 conferences: the AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference).

Each NFL season consists of 18 weeks of Regular Season competition, with each team playing 17 games. Following the regular season, the top 14 teams compete in the playoffs, culminating in the biggest championship game in American sports - the Super Bowl.

AFC Teams (American Football Conference)

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

  • City: Buffalo, New York
  • Stadium: Highmark Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

Miami Dolphins

  • City: Miami, Florida
  • Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
  • Founded: 1966

New England Patriots

  • City: Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Stadium: Gillette Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

New York Jets

  • City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
  • Stadium: MetLife Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens

  • City: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
  • Founded: 1996

Cincinnati Bengals

  • City: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Stadium: Paycor Stadium
  • Founded: 1968

Cleveland Browns

  • City: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium
  • Founded: 1946

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
  • Founded: 1933

AFC South

Houston Texans

  • City: Houston, Texas
  • Stadium: NRG Stadium
  • Founded: 2002

Indianapolis Colts

  • City: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Founded: 1953

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • City: Jacksonville, Florida
  • Stadium: EverBank Stadium
  • Founded: 1995

Tennessee Titans

  • City: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Stadium: Nissan Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

AFC West

Denver Broncos

  • City: Denver, Colorado
  • Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
  • Founded: 1960

Kansas City Chiefs

  • City: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

Las Vegas Raiders

  • City: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

Los Angeles Chargers

  • City: Los Angeles, California
  • Stadium: SoFi Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

NFC Teams (National Football Conference)

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

  • City: Arlington, Texas
  • Stadium: AT&T Stadium
  • Founded: 1960

New York Giants

  • City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
  • Stadium: MetLife Stadium
  • Founded: 1925

Philadelphia Eagles

  • City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
  • Founded: 1933

Washington Commanders

  • City: Landover, Maryland
  • Stadium: Commanders Field
  • Founded: 1932

NFC North

Chicago Bears

  • City: Chicago, Illinois
  • Stadium: Soldier Field
  • Founded: 1920

Detroit Lions

  • City: Detroit, Michigan
  • Stadium: Ford Field
  • Founded: 1930

Green Bay Packers

  • City: Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Stadium: Lambeau Field
  • Founded: 1919

Minnesota Vikings

  • City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
  • Founded: 1961

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

  • City: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • Founded: 1966

Carolina Panthers

  • City: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
  • Founded: 1995

New Orleans Saints

  • City: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Stadium: Caesars Superdome
  • Founded: 1967

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • City: Tampa, Florida
  • Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
  • Founded: 1976

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals

  • City: Glendale, Arizona
  • Stadium: State Farm Stadium
  • Founded: 1898

Los Angeles Rams

  • City: Los Angeles, California
  • Stadium: SoFi Stadium
  • Founded: 1936

San Francisco 49ers

  • City: Santa Clara, California
  • Stadium: Levi's Stadium
  • Founded: 1946

Seattle Seahawks

  • City: Seattle, Washington
  • Stadium: Lumen Field
  • Founded: 1976

NFL Season Structure

Preseason

August

Exhibition games before the regular season begins

Regular Season

September - January

18 weeks of competition with 17 games per team

Playoffs

January - February

14 teams compete in single-elimination tournament

Super Bowl

February

Championship game determining the NFL champion

NFL Draft

April

Teams select eligible college football players

Free Agency

March

Period when free agents sign with new teams

Super Bowl History - NFL Champions

The Super Bowl is the NFL championship game, held annually in February. It is the most-watched sporting event in the United States, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

SeasonSuper BowlChampionLocation
2024-2025Super Bowl LIXTBDNew Orleans, LA
2023-2024Super Bowl LVIIIKansas City ChiefsLas Vegas, NV
2022-2023Super Bowl LVIIKansas City ChiefsGlendale, AZ
2021-2022Super Bowl LVILos Angeles RamsInglewood, CA
2020-2021Super Bowl LVTampa Bay BuccaneersTampa, FL
2019-2020Super Bowl LIVKansas City ChiefsMiami, FL
2018-2019Super Bowl LIIINew England PatriotsAtlanta, GA
2017-2018Super Bowl LIIPhiladelphia EaglesMinneapolis, MN
2016-2017Super Bowl LINew England PatriotsHouston, TX
2015-2016Super Bowl LDenver BroncosSanta Clara, CA

NFL Legends - Greatest Players of All Time

Tom Brady

Position: Quarterback

Super Bowl Wins: 7

Teams: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jerry Rice

Position: Wide Receiver

Super Bowl Wins: 3

Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks

Joe Montana

Position: Quarterback

Super Bowl Wins: 4

Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs

Lawrence Taylor

Position: Linebacker

Super Bowl Wins: 2

Teams: New York Giants

Peyton Manning

Position: Quarterback

Super Bowl Wins: 2

Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos

Patrick Mahomes

Position: Quarterback

Super Bowl Wins: 3

Teams: Kansas City Chiefs

Frequently Asked Questions About NFL

What is the NFL?

The NFL (National Football League) is the premier professional American football league in the United States. Founded in 1920, the NFL currently has 32 teams divided into two conferences: the AFC and NFC. It is the largest and highest-revenue sports league in North America.

What is the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is the NFL championship game, held on the first Sunday of February each year. It is the most-watched sporting event in the United States, featuring the famous halftime show and the most expensive commercial spots in television advertising.

How long is the NFL season?

The NFL Regular Season runs for 18 weeks (September through January), with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week. This is followed by the playoffs with 14 teams competing, culminating in the Super Bowl in February.

How many teams are in the NFL?

The NFL has 32 teams total, divided into 2 conferences (AFC and NFC). Each conference has 4 divisions (East, North, South, West) with 4 teams in each division.

How can I watch NFL games live?

You can watch NFL games live through the Dofu Sports app. We provide live streaming links for all NFL games, including playoffs and the Super Bowl, with high-quality streams and multi-language commentary.

Which team has won the most Super Bowls?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers share the record with 6 Super Bowl victories each. However, Tom Brady - former QB of the Patriots and Buccaneers - holds the individual record with 7 Super Bowl championship rings.

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