FOOTBALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NFL General FAQs
Get familiar with football, from scoring and rules to how the league works.
League Structure
Can an AFC team play an NFC team during the regular season?
Yes. Every NFL team plays regular-season games against teams from the other conference.
How many conferences are in the NFL?
The NFL has two conferences: the AFC and NFC.
How many divisions are in the NFL?
The NFL has eight divisions: four in the AFC and four in the NFC.
How many teams are in each NFL division?
Each NFL division contains four teams, producing eight divisions and 32 teams league-wide.
How many teams are in the NFL?
The NFL has 32 teams, divided evenly between the AFC and NFC.
What is the difference between the AFC and NFC?
The AFC and NFC are the NFL's two conferences, each containing 16 teams and four divisions.
Which teams are in the AFC East?
The AFC East consists of the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
Which teams are in the AFC North?
The AFC North consists of the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Which teams are in the AFC South?
The AFC South consists of the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans.
Which teams are in the AFC West?
The AFC West consists of the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Which teams are in the NFC East?
The NFC East consists of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.
Which teams are in the NFC North?
The NFC North consists of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings.
Which teams are in the NFC South?
The NFC South consists of the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Which teams are in the NFC West?
The NFC West consists of the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.
Why does the NFL use conferences and divisions?
Conferences and divisions organize scheduling, standings, rivalries, and the playoff path to the Super Bowl.
Can an NFL team relocate to another city?
Yes, but a proposed relocation is reviewed under league policy and requires approval from three-fourths of NFL clubs.
How are NFL owners involved in league decisions?
NFL owners vote through their member clubs on major rules, policies, ownership matters, and other league business.
What is an NFL franchise?
An NFL franchise is a member club authorized to operate a team in the league.
What is the NFL?
The National Football League is a professional American football league made up of 32 member clubs.
What is the role of the NFL commissioner?
The commissioner leads league administration and exercises authority granted by the clubs through NFL rules and governing documents.
When was the NFL founded?
The league that became the NFL was formed in 1920 and adopted the National Football League name in 1922.
Who runs the NFL?
The 32 member clubs collectively govern the NFL, while Commissioner Roger Goodell leads the league office.
Game Basics
How many points is a field goal worth?
A successful NFL field goal is worth three points.
How many points is a touchdown worth in the NFL?
An NFL touchdown is worth six points.