One of the two conferences that make up the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. The other conference is the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is composed of 16 teams, divided into four divisions: East, North, South, and West.
| NFC North | NFC South | NFC East | NFC West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Atlanta Falcons | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
| Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers | New York Giants | Los Angeles Rams |
| Green Bay Packers | New Orleans Saints | Philadelphia Eagles | San Francisco 49ers |
| Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington Commanders | Seattle Seahawks |
The NFC and AFC were created during the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The merger combined teams from the older NFL with teams from the younger AFL (American Football League) and split them into two conferences. Each season, teams in the NFC compete in a regular season of 17 games, followed by playoffs if they qualify. The playoffs culminate in the NFC Championship Game, where the two remaining NFC teams compete to win the NFC title and advance to the Super Bowl, facing the champion of the AFC.
Like the AFC, the NFC includes some of the most popular and storied franchises in NFL history, and its teams have a passionate fan base. The conference has a rich history and has contributed many memorable moments to American football.
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Additional Acronyms for NFC
- NFC - Near Field Communication