Who's Playing in the NFL Tonight?

Contents

Introduction
NFL Teams
NFL Schedule
NFL Standings
Conclusion

Check out our NFL game predictions, analysis and picks for who will win each matchup on the gridiron tonight.

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 professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. NFL games are divided into four quarters, each quarter lasting 15 minutes.

NFL Teams

The NFL’s 17-week regular season runs from early September to late December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference (four division winners and two wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.

NFL Schedule

The NFL’s 17-week regular season runs from early September to late December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference (four division winners and two wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.

NFL Standings

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 agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season; the merger was completed in 1970. Today, the NFL has the highest average attendance (67,591) of any professional sports league in the world and is the most popular sports league in the United States. The Super Bowl is among the biggest club sporting events in the world, with television viewership exceeding 103 million viewers in some years.

Conclusion

The NFL regular season is finally here and we know you can’t wait to find out who’s playing tonight. Here’s a complete list of all the games being played on opening night, so you can plan your viewing schedule accordingly.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers
Both of these teams are perennial contenders in the NFC and should be in for another great season. This should be a great game to start the year off right.

Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots
The Texans are one of the AFC’s up-and-coming teams, and they’ll have their hands full with the defending Super Bowl champions. This should be a great game to catch if you’re looking for some early season drama.