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Overview of the NFL

The National Football League is a major American professional football organisation. It was first created in 1920 in Canton, Ohio. Jim Thorpe, a great American athlete and league participant, was the first president of the NFL. The league’s current moniker was chosen in 1922.

What is the NFL?

The NFL is the famous and finest American professional football league. This name was adopted in 1922. NFL headquarters are in NYC.

After years of instability and rivalry from competitors, the NFL emerged as the strongest American professional football league. The 1960s AFL posed the most significant challenge to its dominance. The 26-team NFL took shape in 1970 with the merger of the NFL and AFL. Since then, the league has expanded four times, introducing six new franchises. Teams are organized into two conferences, the AFC and NFC, each comprising four divisions.

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A 12-team playoff leads to the Super Bowl and concludes the NFL season. The has Super Bowl results.

Structure of the NFL Season

The NFL is the famous and finest American professional football league. This name was adopted in 1922. NFL headquarters are in NYC.

After years of instability and rivalry from rivals, the NFL became the strongest American professional football league. The 1960s AFL was its worst threat to its leadership. The 26-team NFL was formed in 1970 when the NFL and AFL merged. The league has expanded four times, adding six franchises. Teams are divided into two conferences, the AFC and NFC, each with four divisions.

A 12-team playoff leads to the Super Bowl and concludes the NFL season. The has Super Bowl results.

NFL News and Update

Player News and League Announcements

Trade Rumors and Key Updates

Live Scores and Recent Game Results

Today’s NFL Games

GameTimeVenue
Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers8:15 PMBank of America Stadium

Recent Results

DateGameScoreVenue
Oct 27, 2024Seattle Seahawks vs. Cleveland BrownsSeahawks 24 – Browns 20Lumen Field
Oct 27, 2024Baltimore Ravens vs. Arizona CardinalsRavens 35 – Cardinals 21State Farm Stadium
Oct 28, 2024New York Giants vs. Washington CommandersGiants 20 – Commanders 19FedExField
Oct 29, 2024New England Patriots vs. Miami DolphinsDolphins 31 – Patriots 24Gillette Stadium
Oct 29, 2024San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings49ers 22 – Vikings 17Levi’s Stadium

NFL Standings

Division Standings (AFC & NFC)

DivisionTeamWinsLosesTies
AFC EastMiami Dolphins620
Buffalo Bills530
New York Jets440
New England Patriots260
AFC NorthBaltimore Ravens720
Pittsburgh Steelers530
Cleveland Browns530
Cincinnati Bengals440
AFC SouthJacksonville Jaguars620
Houston Texans440
Indianapolis Colts350
Tennessee Titans350
AFC WestKansas City Chiefs720
Los Angeles Chargers440
Las Vegas Raiders350
Denver Broncos350

Playoff Picture

SeedTeamDivisionRecordCurrent Status
1Baltimore RavensAFC North7-2Bye (First Round)
2Kansas City ChiefsAFC West7-2Division Leader
3Jacksonville JaguarsAFC South 6-2Division Leader
4Miami DolphinsAFC East6-2Division Leader
5Pittsburgh SteelersAFC North5-3Wild Card
6Buffalo BillsAFC East5-3Wild Card
7Cleveland BrownsAFC North5-3Wild Card
SeedTeamDivisionRecordCurrent Status
1Philadelphia EaglesNFC East7-1Bye (First Round)
2San Francisco 49ersNFC West6-2Division Leader
3Detroit LionsNFC North 6-2Division Leader
4Atlanta FalconsNFC South4-4Division Leader
5Dallas CowboysNFC East5-3Wild Card
6Seattle SeahawksNFC West5-3Wild Card
7New Orleans SaintsNFC South4-4Wild Card

Top NFL Teams and Players

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Leading Teams

Trade Rumors and Key Updates

NFL Statistics and Rankings

Top Performers This Season

PlayerPositionTeamTotal YardsTouchdownsInterceptionsTacklesSacks
Patrick MahomesQBKansas City Chiefs2,300+205
Tyreek HillWRMiami Dolphins1,200+9
T.J. WattLBPittsburgh Steelers50+9
Christian McCaffreyRBSan Francisco 49ers1,000+11
Micah ParsonsLBDallas Cowboys458

Key Player Stats

PlayerCategoryStatistics
Patrick MahomesPassing Yards2,300+
Tyreek HillReceiving Yards1,200+
T.J. WattRushing Yards1,000+
Christian McCaffreyTotal Tackles50+
Micah ParsonsSacks8

NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl

Playoff Bracket and Team Qualifiers

FAQs About the NFL

How many teams are in the NFL?

There are 32 franchises, and they are grouped into 16 teams.

When does the NFL season start and end?

The NFL regular season runs from the weekend after Labor Day to early January, when the playoffs begin.

How does the NFL playoff system work?

The NFL playoffs have 14 teams—7 from each conference in AFC and NFC. Regular season records determine seeding, with the top seed in each conference earning a first-round bye. Wild Card teams advance to the Divisional Round and Conference Championships. In the Super Bowl, the conference champions face off.

How can I watch NFL games live?

ESPN, CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Game Pass, Hulu, and Amazon Prime broadcast and replay NFL games live.