National Football League
American pro gridiron
The National Football League is the top professional American football league in the United States, comprising 32 teams divided into two conferences.
Often referred to as the NFL, it dominates American sports viewership, with its championship game—the Super Bowl—among the most-watched annual broadcasts worldwide.
He's been in the NFL for twelve years.
Six-point gridiron play
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- field goalPoints from a kick
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
linebacker · punt · kickoff · snap · tackle · huddle · blitz · sack
Pro football championship
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- AFCFootball league division
NFC · wildcard · seeding · elimination · divisional round · conference championship · matchup · upset
Licensed business operation
- commissionerAppointed agency leader
- salary capMaximum team player spending
- free agencyAthlete unbound by contract
- draftPreliminary version of text
collective bargaining · revenue sharing · owners · contracts · agents · endorsements · trade · franchise tag
Rear vehicle hatch
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- halftime showPerformance during sporting break
- cheerleadersAthletic event spirit rousers
- commercialsPaid promotional broadcasts
anthem · fans · merchandise · jerseys · face paint · trash talk · watch party · sports bars
Television's highest-viewership period
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- commentatorsThose who analyze publicly
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
- instant replayRepeated broadcast of action
broadcast · ESPN · sideline reporter · graphics · pregame show · postgame · analysis · ratings
touchdown
Six-point gridiron play
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- field goalPoints from a kick
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
fumble · linebacker · punt · kickoff · snap · tackle · huddle · blitz · sack · end zone
Super Bowl
Pro football championship
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
AFC · NFC · wildcard · seeding · elimination · divisional round · conference championship · matchup · upset · victory
franchise
Licensed business operation
- commissionerAppointed agency leader
- salary capMaximum team player spending
- free agencyAthlete unbound by contract
draft · collective bargaining · revenue sharing · owners · contracts · agents · endorsements · trade · franchise tag · holdout
tailgate
Rear vehicle hatch
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- halftime showPerformance during sporting break
- cheerleadersAthletic event spirit rousers
commercials · anthem · fans · merchandise · jerseys · face paint · trash talk · watch party · sports bars
primetime
Television's highest-viewership period
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- commentatorsThose who analyze publicly
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
instant replay · broadcast · ESPN · sideline reporter · graphics · pregame show · postgame · analysis · ratings · streaming
National Football Leaguecollege football
University-level American gridiron
National Football LeagueFIFA
International soccer authority
Premier League · Major League Soccer · association football · soccer · MLS
National Football LeagueMajor League Baseball
Premier North American ballgame organization
National Basketball Association · National Hockey League · Major League Soccer
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