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The Beginner's Guide to American Football

American football is a strategic gridiron sport played primarily in the United States, where two teams of 11 players each take turns on offense and defense across four 15-minute quarters. The National...

August 6, 2026 5 min read
The Beginner's Guide to American Football

The Beginner's Guide to American Football

American football is a strategic gridiron sport played primarily in the United States, where two teams of 11 players each take turns on offense and defense across four 15-minute quarters. The National Football League (NFL), founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York City, serves as the sport's most-watched professional league, drawing over 17 million viewers for a single regular-season game in 2025. Each team attempts to advance an oval-shaped ball toward the opponent's

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