AFC

The AFC (American Football Conference) is one of the two conferences within the National Football League (NFL), with 16 teams organized into four divisions: East, West, North, and South. Founded during the 1970 NFL merger between the NFL and the AFL (American Football League), the AFC consists of teams from both leagues, including historic franchises like the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. The conference operates with the same rules and structure as the NFC, culminating each season in the AFC Championship Game. The winner then advances to compete in the Super Bowl against the NFC champion. The AFC has a reputation for highly competitive teams and standout quarterbacks, making it one of the most dynamic conferences in professional football.