The National Football Conference (NFC) is not a single team, but rather one of the two conferences that make up the National Football League (NFL). It is comprised of 16 different teams.
NFC Teams
Here's a list of the teams that belong to the NFC, based on the provided reference:
- 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
The reference provided only lists 12 of the 16 NFC teams. There are an additional 4 teams in the NFC:
- San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Washington Commanders
These teams compete against each other during the regular NFL season, and the best teams from the NFC move on to the playoffs, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Super Bowl.
Key Points About the NFC
- The NFC was formed as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
- NFC teams play games against other NFC teams, as well as some games against teams from the American Football Conference (AFC).
- The winner of the NFC Championship game goes on to play the AFC Champion in the Super Bowl.
