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The National Football League (NFL) is the top professional league in the United States for American Football. Based on attendance and television ratings, the NFL has become the most popular pro sports league in the United States. Its championship, the Super Bowl, is often the most watched television event of the year.
History of the NFL
The NFL has its beginnings in a league formed in 1920 called the American Professional Football Association. There were 10 teams in the original league, none of which are still part of the NFL. The Green Bay Packers joined in 1921 and would be the oldest and longest running franchise in NFL history. In 1922 the league changed its name to the National Football League. Over the next several years or so many teams would come and go as the sport tried to catch on. The last team to fold was in 1952.
In 1959 a rival league was formed, the American Football League (AFL). The AFL was very successful and soon was competing with the NFL for players. In 1970 the two leagues merged together. The new league was called the NFL, but they incoporated a lot of innovations from the AFL.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell standing
with Marines at the NFL Draft
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NFL Teams
There are currently 32 teams in the NFL. They are split into two conferences, the NFC and the AFC. Within each conference are 4 divisions of 4 teams each. To see more on the teams go to NFL teams.
NFL Season and Playoffs
In the current NFL season (2021), each team plays seventeen games and has one week off called a bye week. The top 7 teams from each conference get into the playoffs with the top team in each conference getting a bye the first week. The playoffs are single-elimination. The final two teams meet up in the Super Bowl.
What is Fantasy Football?
Fantasy Football has become very popular with fans of the NFL. It's a game where fans create their own leagues, usually with friends and family, and then draft players onto their teams. Each member drafts players in different positions, like quarterback and running back. Players get points each week depending on different stats like yards gained and touchdowns. Whoever has the most total points for that week wins.
Fun Facts about the NFL
- NFL players weren't required to wear helmets until 1943.
- The Chicago Bears had 6 tie games in 1932.
- A 30 second commercial in the 2021 Super Bowl cost over $5 million.
- More than 100 million people typically watch the Super Bowl every year. They eat around 14,500 tons of chips!
- The Dallas Cowboys is worth over $5B and is one of the most valuable franchises in all of sports.
- Eli and Peyton Manning are the only brothers to both win the Super Bowl MVP.
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FAQs
The Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow is the highest paid player in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa is the highest paid defensive player in the league.
Who is the losingest NFL team? ›
The league's other still-active charter member, the Arizona Cardinals, have recorded the most regular season losses (803), through the end of the 2023 season. The Dallas Cowboys hold the highest regular season win–loss percentage (.576), with a 562–413–6 record through the end of the 2023 season.
What channel is the 8pm NFL game tonight? ›
All the latest information on schedule and matchups for the 2024 NFL season. PFT Editorial Staff.
Who has the most Super Bowl wins? ›
New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers
Richest NFL players ever in the U.S. 2023
Former National Football League (NFL) player and executive Jerry Richardson was the richest NFL player of all time as of January 2023, with a net worth of around two billion U.S. dollars.
Who has the lowest salary in the NFL? ›
While Tyrone Swoopes won the reigning title of the lowest-paid NFL player in 2021, looking at the low end of league earners isn't as simple. NFL players face different minimum values that depend on their contract and designation as active or inactive players.
Who has 0 losses in NFL? ›
The '72 Dolphins have remained the only NFL team to complete an entire season undefeated. That season, the team ranked first in the NFL in total offense, total defense, scoring offense and scoring defense.
Who is going to the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
The biggest game of the year is here. In just a few minutes, Super Bowl LVIII will kick off. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers face off in Las Vegas -- the final two teams standing in the 2023 NFL season.
What are NFL teams? ›
Who broadcasts the NFL on Sunday? ›
Watch Sunday Night Football – Primetime TV's #1 Show – on NBC or stream on Peaco*ck, where you can also get hit movies and shows, exclusive Originals, and more. Provide your business access toPeaco*ck-exclusive NFL games. Plus more exclusive sports content from Peaco*ck.
What channels have NFL games? NFL action airs across multiple networks and services, including marquee NFL broadcasters like Amazon Prime Video, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network.
Has anyone else won 7 Super Bowls? ›
With seven Championship rings, Brady has the most Super Bowl victories in history, leading the Buccaneers' win against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LV, in which Brady earned his seventh ring.
Where is the 2024 Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Download the NFL OnePass app to stay up to date on all official Super Bowl events. Things will look a little different at Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII!
Who only has 1 Super Bowl win? ›
Number of Super Bowl Wins Per Team
| Team | Super Bowl Wins |
|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 1 |
| New York Jets | 1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1 |
16 more rowsRanking the NFL's Biggest Contracts for 2024
- 1 / 26. 1) Joe Burrow (QB), Cincinnati Bengals - $55 million. ...
- 6 / 26. 6) Kyler Murray (QB), Arizona Cardinals - $46.1 million. ...
- 11 / 26. T-11) Matthew Stafford (QB), Los Angeles Rams - $40 million. ...
- 16 / 26. 16) Nick Bosa (DE), San Francisco 49ers - $34 million. ...
- 21 / 26.
Patrick Mahomes tops the list with his historic contract. The star quarterback signed a 10-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $503 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The contract includes $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and will keep Mahomes with the Chiefs until 2031.
Who is the highest paid QB in the NFL? ›
NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks
| Rank | Player | AAV |
|---|
| 1 | Joe Burrow | $55 million |
| 2 | Jared Goff | $53 million |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | $52.65 million |
| 4 | Justin Herbert | $52.5 million |
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“It is expected to make Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
