Ten facts about NFL – get to know you football league

Introduction

Facts

• The NFL was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association.

• It was renamed the National Football League in 1922.

• The NFL is made up of two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).

• Each conference is further divided into four divisions: North, South, East, and West.

• The NFL regular season consists of 16 games played over 17 weeks, with each team playing one bye week.

• At the end of the regular season, the top six teams from each conference advance to the playoffs.

• The playoffs consist of three rounds, leading up to the Super Bowl, which is held on the first Sunday in February.

• The Super Bowl is the most watched television event in the United States, with millions of viewers tuning in each year.

• The NFL is known for its high-scoring, physical style of play and is widely considered the premier professional football league in the world.

• Some of the most iconic and successful franchises in the NFL include the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Green Bay Packers.

Bonus facts

• 32 teams compete in the league.

• Season runs from early September to late December.

• Super Bowl is the annual championship game.

• Players wear helmets, pads, and uniform.

• Football is played on a rectangular field.

• Teams consist of offense, defense, and special teams.

• Points scored through touchdowns, field goals, and extra points.

• Rules and regulations governed by NFL rulebook.

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