The NFL, or National Football League, is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams. It is widely considered the premier professional football league in the United States and one of the major sports leagues in North America. The league is divided into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL season typically begins in September and concludes with the Super Bowl in February, which is the championship game of the league. The NFL governs the rules and standards of play, oversees team operations, and manages the scheduling of games. It has a significant cultural impact in the U.S., with millions of fans and lucrative television contracts.
As the NFL season approaches its climax, surprising contenders have emerged from the shadows. The Minnesota Vikings secured a nail-biting victory over the Seattle Seahawks, improving their record to an…