From Lombardi to Mahomes, from the Immaculate Reception to the Philly Special — test your knowledge of America's biggest league.
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Founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio as the American Professional Football Association, the National Football League has grown into the most popular sports league in the United States and one of the most valuable sports businesses on the planet. From the leather-helmet era of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers to the modern passing game defined by Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, the NFL's 32 franchises now generate more than 20 billion dollars in annual revenue and crown their champion each February at the Super Bowl.
The league's legend is built on dynasties and unforgettable plays. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots share the record with six Super Bowl titles each, while the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys are tied at five. Individual greats have etched their names into football lore: Jerry Rice and his untouchable 197 receiving touchdowns, Emmitt Smith with 18,355 rushing yards, Walter Payton nicknamed Sweetness, Peyton Manning and his record five MVP awards, and Brady — seven rings and the most career passing yards in league history with . Moments like the of , the Heidi Game of and the of are now part of American folklore.
Today the NFL fills stadiums from Lambeau Field to SoFi Stadium, draws more than 100 million viewers on Super Bowl Sunday and is rapidly expanding abroad with regular-season games in London, Munich, Frankfurt and São Paulo. Whether you root for a 1970s Steel Curtain or a modern Kansas City dynasty, the league keeps writing new chapters every autumn.