What is NFL?
NFL stands for National Football League which is the op professional American football
league in the It
is one of the most watched sports leagues in the world in United States. It
can be compared for cricket enthusiasts to that of IPL in cricket.
Structure
of NFL
NFL
consists of total 32 teams that are divided into conferences. The teams are
usually divided into 2 conferences: AFC
(American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference).
Now , each conference is further divided into 4 divisions (North, South, East,
West).
NFL
Season Format
The NFL
season is divided into three major phases: Regular season, Playoffs and Super
Bowl.
Regular
Season
Each team
plays 17 games and they try to qualify for the playoffs based on their
performance in regular season phase. Standings determine division winners and
wild-card entries.
Playoffs
The top
teams from each conference make their way to playoffs. The matches are of
knockout style. The games cater to high pressure and wide media coverage.Fans
glue to their television screens to experience their favourite teams journey.
Super Bowl
Every
football enthusiast wait patiently for super bowl games to watch their favourite
players playing on the grandest stage. Super Bowl is the final championship
game. It decides the NFL champion. It
is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. The halftime show
and advertisements are as famous as the game itself.
What is
American Football?
American
football is a physical, strategy-based sport where two teams try to move
an oval-shaped ball into the opponent’s end zone to score points.
The most important player is the Quarterback, who throws the ball and
leads the attack. Each team has 11 players on the field at a time, with
different players assigned to offensive, defensive, and special roles.
Role of
the Quarterback
The Quarterback
(QB) is the most important and influential player on the team. The
quarterback:
- Leads the offensive plays
- Throws the ball to receivers
- Makes strategic decisions
during the game
- Often becomes the public face
of the team
Because of
this role, quarterbacks receive the most media attention and are often central
to discussions about a team’s success or failure.
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