Who Is Playing Right Now in the NFL?

Keep up with all the action in the NFL by checking out who is playing right now. We’ll keep you updated on scores, standings, and highlights so you never miss a beat.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season.

The NFL agreement with television networks stipulates that games cannot be simulcast on more than one network. However, games may be shown on a local basis if they are not being aired on a national network. For example, games shown on Thursday or Saturday nights will not be shown on a national basis unless they are part of a national holiday or special event (such as the Super Bowl).

Current Standings

The current standings for the NFL are as follows:
The AFC East is currently being led by the New England Patriots with a record of 10-2. The Buffalo Bills are in second place with a record of 9-3, followed by the Miami Dolphins in third place with a record of 7-5, and the New York Jets in fourth place with a record of 4-8.
The AFC North is currently being led by the Baltimore Ravens with a record of 10-2. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in second place with a 9-3 record, followed by the Cleveland Browns in third place with a 7-5 record, and the Cincinnati Bengals in fourth place with a 2-10 record.
The AFC South is currently being led by the Houston Texans with a record of 8-4. The Indianapolis Colts are in second place with a 7-5 record, followed by the Tennessee Titans in third place with a 6-6 record, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in fourth place with a 4-8 record.
The AFC West is currently being led by the Kansas City Chiefs with an 8-4 record. The Oakland Raiders are in second place with a 7-5 record, followed by the Los Angeles Chargers in third place with an 6-6 record, and the Denver Broncos in fourth place witha 3=9record.
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AFC

The American Football Conference (AFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL), the highest professional level of American football in the world. This conference and its counterpart, the National Football Conference (NFC), currently contain 16 teams each, making up a total of 32 teams in the NFL. Both conferences were created as a result of the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.

While similar in name and structure to their collegiate counterpart, the AFC and NFC are not affiliated with any college or university football league. The only collegiate football conference with which the NFL is affiliated is the Ivy League, although even that relationship is purely informal and has no bearing on professional play. The AFC divisional layout since 2002 has been as follows:

-AFC East: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets
-AFC North: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers
-AFC South: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans
-AFC West: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers

NFC

The National Football Conference (NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL), the highest professional level of American football in the world. This conference and its counterpart, the American Football Conference (AFC), currently contain 16 teams each, making up a total of 32 teams in the NFL.

The NFC represents the following teams:

-Arizona Cardinals
-Atlanta Falcons
-Carolina Panthers
-Chicago Bears
-Dallas Cowboys
-Detroit Lions
-Green Bay Packers
-Los Angeles Rams
-Minnesota Vikings
-New Orleans Saints
-New York Giants
-Philadelphia Eagles
-San Francisco 49ers
-Seattle Seahawks
-Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-Washington Redskins

Conclusion

The NFL playoffs are in full swing and there are some great match-ups taking place. Here is a look at who is playing right now in the NFL.

AFC Divisional Round:

-Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots
-Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts

NFC Divisional Round:

-Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams
-New Orleans Saints vs. Philadelphia Eagles