The AFC stands for American Football Conference and the NFC stands for National Football Conference.
The National Football League (NFL), is divided into these two conferences.
According to the provided reference, each conference has 16 teams. These 32 teams of the NFL are split as follows:
| Conference | Divisions | Number of teams per division |
|---|---|---|
| American Football Conference (AFC) | East, North, South, West | 4 |
| National Football Conference (NFC) | East, North, South, West | 4 |
This structure allows for balanced competition within the NFL, with each conference having its own championship game to determine which team will represent it at the Super Bowl. The teams within the conference compete for the conference championships.
Here is how they break down:
- Each conference (AFC & NFC) is divided into four divisions: East, North, South, and West.
- Each division has four teams.
