National Football League
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The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and the highest professional level of American football in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by the 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, seven teams from each conference, including the four division winners and three wild card teams, advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament, which culminates in the Super Bowl, played in early February between the winners of the AFC and NFC championship games. The NFL is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. After initially determining champions through end-of-season standings, a playoff system was implemented in 1933 that culminated with the NFL Championship Game until 1966. Following an agreement to merge the NFL with the rival American Football League (AFL), the Super Bowl was first held in 1967 to determine a champion between the best teams from the two leagues and has remained as the final game of each NFL season since the merger was completed in 1970. The NFL is the wealthiest professional sports league in the world by revenue, and the sports league with the most valuable teams. The NFL also has the highest average attendance (67,591) of any professional sports league in the world and is the most popular sports league in the United States. The Super Bowl is also among the most-watched sporting events in the world, with the individual games accounting for many of the most watched television programs in American history and occupying the top five of Nielsen's all-time most-watched U.S. television broadcasts by 2015. The Green Bay Packers hold the most combined NFL championships with thirteen, winning nine titles before the Super Bowl era and four Super Bowls afterwards. Since the creation of the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl victories at six each. The reigning league champions are the Philadelphia Eagles.
Infobox
Formerly
American Professional Football Conference (1920)American Professional Football Association(1920–1921)
Sport
American football
Founded
September 17, 1920 (105 years ago) (1920-09-17)Canton, Ohio, U.S.
First season
1920
Commissioner
Roger Goodell
No. of teams
32
Country
United States[a]
Headquarters
345 Park Avenue (New York City)
Most recentchampions
Philadelphia Eagles(5th title)
Most titles
Green Bay Packers(13 titles)
Broadcasters
United States:CBSFoxNBCESPN/ABC/ESPN2NFL NetworkTUDNTelemundo DeportesESPN DeportesInternational:See list
Streaming partners
United States:Paramount /VixTubiPeacockESPN /Hulu/Disney Amazon Prime Video/TwitchNetflixYouTube TVInternational:DAZN
Official website
www.nfl.com
Tables
Key · Teams
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†
Symbol
†
Meaning
Club was a founding member of the NFL
| Symbol | Meaning |
| Franchise has relocated at some point in its existence | |
| † | Club was a founding member of the NFL |
National Football League teams · Teams
AFC
AFC
Conference
AFC
Division
East
Team
Buffalo Bills
City
Orchard Park, New York
Stadium
Highmark Stadium
Capacity
71,608
Firstseason
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Headcoach
Sean McDermott
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
Conference
Miami Dolphins
Division
Miami Gardens, Florida
Team
Hard Rock Stadium
City
64,767
Stadium
1966 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Mike McDaniel
New England Patriots
New England Patriots
Conference
New England Patriots
Division
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Team
Gillette Stadium
City
65,878
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Mike Vrabel
New York Jets
New York Jets
Conference
New York Jets
Division
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Team
MetLife Stadium
City
82,500
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Aaron Glenn
North
North
Conference
North
Division
Baltimore Ravens
Team
Baltimore, Maryland
City
M&T Bank Stadium
Stadium
71,008
Capacity
1996
Firstseason
John Harbaugh
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
Conference
Cincinnati Bengals
Division
Cincinnati, Ohio
Team
Paycor Stadium
City
65,515
Stadium
1968 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Zac Taylor
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
Conference
Cleveland Browns
Division
Cleveland, Ohio
Team
Huntington Bank Field
City
67,895
Stadium
1946 (AAFC)1950 (NFL)
Capacity
Kevin Stefanski
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Conference
Pittsburgh Steelers
Division
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Team
Acrisure Stadium
City
68,400
Stadium
1933
Capacity
Mike Tomlin
South
South
Conference
South
Division
Houston Texans
Team
Houston, Texas
City
NRG Stadium
Stadium
71,995
Capacity
2002
Firstseason
DeMeco Ryans
Indianapolis Colts*
Indianapolis Colts*
Conference
Indianapolis Colts*
Division
Indianapolis, Indiana
Team
Lucas Oil Stadium
City
63,000
Stadium
1953
Capacity
Shane Steichen
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
Conference
Jacksonville Jaguars
Division
Jacksonville, Florida
Team
EverBank Stadium
City
67,814
Stadium
1995
Capacity
Liam Coen
Tennessee Titans*
Tennessee Titans*
Conference
Tennessee Titans*
Division
Nashville, Tennessee
Team
Nissan Stadium
City
69,143
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Mike McCoy (interim)
West
West
Conference
West
Division
Denver Broncos
Team
Denver, Colorado
City
Empower Field at Mile High
Stadium
76,125
Capacity
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Firstseason
Sean Payton
Kansas City Chiefs*
Kansas City Chiefs*
Conference
Kansas City Chiefs*
Division
Kansas City, Missouri
Team
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
City
76,416
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Andy Reid
Las Vegas Raiders*
Las Vegas Raiders*
Conference
Las Vegas Raiders*
Division
Paradise, Nevada
Team
Allegiant Stadium
City
65,000
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Pete Carroll
Los Angeles Chargers*
Los Angeles Chargers*
Conference
Los Angeles Chargers*
Division
Inglewood, California
Team
SoFi Stadium
City
70,240
Stadium
1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL)
Capacity
Jim Harbaugh
NFC
NFC
Conference
NFC
Division
East
Team
Dallas Cowboys
City
Arlington, Texas
Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Capacity
80,000
Firstseason
1960
Headcoach
Brian Schottenheimer
New York Giants
New York Giants
Conference
New York Giants
Division
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Team
MetLife Stadium
City
82,500
Stadium
1925
Capacity
Mike Kafka (interim)
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Conference
Philadelphia Eagles
Division
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Team
Lincoln Financial Field
City
69,176
Stadium
1933
Capacity
Nick Sirianni
Washington Commanders*
Washington Commanders*
Conference
Washington Commanders*
Division
Landover, Maryland
Team
Northwest Stadium
City
62,000
Stadium
1932
Capacity
Dan Quinn
North
North
Conference
North
Division
Chicago Bears*†
Team
Chicago, Illinois
City
Soldier Field
Stadium
61,500
Capacity
1920
Firstseason
Ben Johnson
Detroit Lions*
Detroit Lions*
Conference
Detroit Lions*
Division
Detroit, Michigan
Team
Ford Field
City
65,000
Stadium
1930
Capacity
Dan Campbell
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Conference
Green Bay Packers
Division
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Team
Lambeau Field
City
81,441
Stadium
1919 1921 (NFL)
Capacity
Matt LaFleur
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Conference
Minnesota Vikings
Division
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Team
U.S. Bank Stadium
City
66,860
Stadium
1961
Capacity
Kevin O'Connell
South
South
Conference
South
Division
Atlanta Falcons
Team
Atlanta, Georgia
City
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Stadium
71,000
Capacity
1966
Firstseason
Raheem Morris
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Conference
Carolina Panthers
Division
Charlotte, North Carolina
Team
Bank of America Stadium
City
75,523
Stadium
1995
Capacity
Dave Canales
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Conference
New Orleans Saints
Division
New Orleans, Louisiana
Team
Caesars Superdome
City
73,208
Stadium
1967
Capacity
Kellen Moore
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Conference
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Division
Tampa, Florida
Team
Raymond James Stadium
City
65,618
Stadium
1976
Capacity
Todd Bowles
West
West
Conference
West
Division
Arizona Cardinals*†
Team
Glendale, Arizona
City
State Farm Stadium
Stadium
63,400
Capacity
1898 1920 (NFL)
Firstseason
Jonathan Gannon
Los Angeles Rams*
Los Angeles Rams*
Conference
Los Angeles Rams*
Division
Inglewood, California
Team
SoFi Stadium
City
70,240
Stadium
1936 (AFL)1937 (NFL)
Capacity
Sean McVay
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Conference
San Francisco 49ers
Division
Santa Clara, California
Team
Levi's Stadium
City
68,500
Stadium
1946 (AAFC)1950 (NFL)
Capacity
Kyle Shanahan
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
Conference
Seattle Seahawks
Division
Seattle, Washington
Team
Lumen Field
City
69,000
Stadium
1976
Capacity
Mike Macdonald
| Conference | Division | Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Firstseason | Headcoach |
| AFC | East | Buffalo Bills | Orchard Park, New York | Highmark Stadium | 71,608 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Sean McDermott |
| Miami Dolphins | Miami Gardens, Florida | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,767 | 1966 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Mike McDaniel | ||
| New England Patriots | Foxborough, Massachusetts | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Mike Vrabel | ||
| New York Jets | East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Aaron Glenn | ||
| North | Baltimore Ravens | Baltimore, Maryland | M&T Bank Stadium | 71,008 | 1996 | John Harbaugh | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Cincinnati, Ohio | Paycor Stadium | 65,515 | 1968 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Zac Taylor | ||
| Cleveland Browns | Cleveland, Ohio | Huntington Bank Field | 67,895 | 1946 (AAFC)1950 (NFL) | Kevin Stefanski | ||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Acrisure Stadium | 68,400 | 1933 | Mike Tomlin | ||
| South | Houston Texans | Houston, Texas | NRG Stadium | 71,995 | 2002 | DeMeco Ryans | |
| Indianapolis Colts* | Indianapolis, Indiana | Lucas Oil Stadium | 63,000 | 1953 | Shane Steichen | ||
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Jacksonville, Florida | EverBank Stadium | 67,814 | 1995 | Liam Coen | ||
| Tennessee Titans* | Nashville, Tennessee | Nissan Stadium | 69,143 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Mike McCoy (interim) | ||
| West | Denver Broncos | Denver, Colorado | Empower Field at Mile High | 76,125 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Sean Payton | |
| Kansas City Chiefs* | Kansas City, Missouri | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Andy Reid | ||
| Las Vegas Raiders* | Paradise, Nevada | Allegiant Stadium | 65,000 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Pete Carroll | ||
| Los Angeles Chargers* | Inglewood, California | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | 1960 (AFL)1970 (NFL) | Jim Harbaugh | ||
| NFC | East | Dallas Cowboys | Arlington, Texas | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | 1960 | Brian Schottenheimer |
| New York Giants | East Rutherford, New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | 1925 | Mike Kafka (interim) | ||
| Philadelphia Eagles | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lincoln Financial Field | 69,176 | 1933 | Nick Sirianni | ||
| Washington Commanders* | Landover, Maryland | Northwest Stadium | 62,000 | 1932 | Dan Quinn | ||
| North | Chicago Bears*† | Chicago, Illinois | Soldier Field | 61,500 | 1920 | Ben Johnson | |
| Detroit Lions* | Detroit, Michigan | Ford Field | 65,000 | 1930 | Dan Campbell | ||
| Green Bay Packers | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Lambeau Field | 81,441 | 1919 1921 (NFL) | Matt LaFleur | ||
| Minnesota Vikings | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Bank Stadium | 66,860 | 1961 | Kevin O'Connell | ||
| South | Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta, Georgia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 | 1966 | Raheem Morris | |
| Carolina Panthers | Charlotte, North Carolina | Bank of America Stadium | 75,523 | 1995 | Dave Canales | ||
| New Orleans Saints | New Orleans, Louisiana | Caesars Superdome | 73,208 | 1967 | Kellen Moore | ||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tampa, Florida | Raymond James Stadium | 65,618 | 1976 | Todd Bowles | ||
| West | Arizona Cardinals*† | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium | 63,400 | 1898 1920 (NFL) | Jonathan Gannon | |
| Los Angeles Rams* | Inglewood, California | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | 1936 (AFL)1937 (NFL) | Sean McVay | ||
| San Francisco 49ers | Santa Clara, California | Levi's Stadium | 68,500 | 1946 (AAFC)1950 (NFL) | Kyle Shanahan | ||
| Seattle Seahawks | Seattle, Washington | Lumen Field | 69,000 | 1976 | Mike Macdonald |
2024 AFC team standings
1st
1st
POS
1st
AFC East
Bills
AFC North
Ravens
AFC South
Texans
AFC West
Chiefs
2nd
2nd
POS
2nd
AFC East
Dolphins
AFC North
Steelers
AFC South
Colts
AFC West
Chargers
3rd
3rd
POS
3rd
AFC East
Jets
AFC North
Bengals
AFC South
Jaguars
AFC West
Broncos
4th
4th
POS
4th
AFC East
Patriots
AFC North
Browns
AFC South
Titans
AFC West
Raiders
| POS | AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West |
| 1st | Bills | Ravens | Texans | Chiefs |
| 2nd | Dolphins | Steelers | Colts | Chargers |
| 3rd | Jets | Bengals | Jaguars | Broncos |
| 4th | Patriots | Browns | Titans | Raiders |
2024 NFC team standings
1st
1st
POS
1st
NFC East
Eagles
NFC North
Lions
NFC South
Buccaneers
NFC West
Rams
2nd
2nd
POS
2nd
NFC East
Commanders
NFC North
Vikings
NFC South
Falcons
NFC West
Seahawks
3rd
3rd
POS
3rd
NFC East
Cowboys
NFC North
Packers
NFC South
Panthers
NFC West
Cardinals
4th
4th
POS
4th
NFC East
Giants
NFC North
Bears
NFC South
Saints
NFC West
49ers
| POS | NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West |
| 1st | Eagles | Lions | Buccaneers | Rams |
| 2nd | Commanders | Vikings | Falcons | Seahawks |
| 3rd | Cowboys | Packers | Panthers | Cardinals |
| 4th | Giants | Bears | Saints | 49ers |
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