Who’s Playing This Sunday in the NFL?
Who’s Playing This Sunday in the NFL?
We’ll give you a rundown of all the games happening this Sunday in the NFL. Stay up to date on your favorite team’s schedule and make sure you don’t miss a game!
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.
AFC East
The AFC East is home to some of the most storied franchises in NFL history. This Sunday, fans will be treated to two heated divisional matchups.
First up, the Buffalo Bills will take on the New England Patriots. The Bills are coming off a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while the Patriots are coming off a crushing defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins.
Later in the day, the New York Jets will take on the Miami Dolphins. The Jets are coming off a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Dolphins are coming off a huge win over the New England Patriots.
AFC North
This Sunday, the AFC North will see two of its teams go head-to-head as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Steelers are currently in first place in the AFC North with a 10-2 record, while the Bengals are in second place with a 9-3 record.
Whoever wins this game will take sole possession of first place in the division.
AFC South
The AFC South is a division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). It was created on 2002 as part of the NFL’s realignment plan, replacing the AFL’s Central Division. Four teams currently compete in the division: the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. At the end of each NFL season, the winner of this division is awarded a playoff berth.
AFC West
The AFC West is home to some of the most iconic franchises in NFL history. The Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Chargers have all been perennial contenders for the Lombardi Trophy over the years. This season is no different, as all four teams are in contention for a playoff spot.
This Sunday’s slate of games features two divisional matchups. The Chiefs will take on the Raiders in Oakland, while the Broncos will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. Both games are critical for divisional supremacy and playoff positioning.
The Chiefs currently sit atop the AFC West with an 8-1 record. They are coming off of a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers, but they will look to rebound against their division rivals. The Raiders are second in the division with a 6-4 record. They are coming off of a big win against the Detroit Lions and will look to build on that momentum.
The Broncos are third in the division with a 4-6 record. They are coming off of a hard-fought loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but they will look to get back on track against the Chargers. The Chargers are last in the division with a 2-8 record. They are coming off of a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they will look to get back on track against their division rivals.
NFC East
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) East division. They are headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and play their home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened for the 2009 season. The stadium took the place of the Cotton Bowl as the home field of the Cowboys. The team’s name originates from an article published by Edward J. Walsh in New York Herald Tribune on January 28, 1960: “Cowboys’ New Home To Be Named ‘Texas Stadium.'” The team has played their home games in NFL stadiums located in Irving, Texas; Arlington, Texas; and San Diego, California respectively.
The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. They did not win their first Super Bowl until 1972 after signing safety Mel Renfro away from rival franchise Baltimore Colts, then led by renowned head coach Chuck Noll. Since winning their first championship thirty-eight years ago in 1972, they have appeared and lost eight Super Bowls throughout their fifty-five year history, making them one of only five teams with more than four appearances to never win a title along with Minnesota Vikings (4), Buffalo Bills (4), Atlanta Falcons (4), and Miami Dolphins (5). They are also one of only two teams to make more than eight appearances without winning a title since 1970 along withMinnesota Vikings Farve was traded back to Green Bay following his one season retirement where he would win one more Super Bowl with Packers bringing his total to four before retiring for good this time after 16 seasons as an NFL quarterback
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Redskins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The franchise began play as the Boston Braves in 1932 before relocating to Washington shortly thereafter; it adopted its current name during that same season. A member of five NFL championship teams since 1937—having captured fourteen divisional titles—the franchise hasAppearancestwenty-two members inducted into either Pro Football Hall of Fame or Pro Football Hall of Fame annually honoring its success.[11]
NFC North
This Sunday, the NFC North will be represented by the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers are coming off of a tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks, while the Vikings are coming off of a victory against the New York Giants. Both teams will be looking to get back on track this weekend.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference South division.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference South division.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints currently compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference South division.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers currently compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference South division.
NFC West
This Sunday, the NFC West will be in action! The Seattle Seahawks will take on the Arizona Cardinals, while the Los Angeles Rams will go up against the San Francisco 49ers. Who will come out on top?
Conclusion
The NFC Championship game this Sunday will feature the Los Angeles Rams vs the New Orleans Saints. The Rams are led by Head Coach Sean McVay, and earned their spot in the Championship game by defeating the Dallas Cowboys 30-22 in the Divisional Round. The Saints are led by Head Coach Sean Payton, and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 in the Divisional Round.
