What did the NFL divisions look like before 2002?

Before 2002, there were three divisions in the AFC and three divisions in the NFC. There was the AFC and NFC East, West, and Central consisting of five teams each, except for the AFC Central, which had six teams.

How did the NFL schedule work before 2002?

Prior to 2002, when the league expanded to 32 teams, the league used similar scheduling rubrics, though they were adjusted for the number of teams and divisions.

When did the NFL make 4 divisions?

When the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, the league realigned, changing the division structure from three divisions in each conference to four divisions in each conference.

What was the 2002 division realignment?

ROSEMONT, Illinois -- The NFL unanimously approved realignment for 2002, shifting Seattle from the AFC to the NFC but keeping most of the divisions intact. The move creates eight four-team divisions for the 32-team league that will include expansion Houston. Arizona switches from the NFC East to the NFC West.

What were the NFL divisions in 2001?

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AFC North: Bengals, Steelers, Browns, Ravens.
NFC East: Cowboys, Eagles, Football Team, Giants.
NFC South: Buccaneers, Saints, Falcons, Panthers.
NFC West: Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks.

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How many NFL teams were there in 2001?

This is the final season with 31 teams as the Houston Texans were introduced as an expansion team the following season.

What is the best division in NFL history?

NFC West teams won 40 combined games, the most of any division in the league. Only three divisions had winning records.

What is the strongest division in NFL?

With Wilson in tow, the Broncos can truly compete with the elite teams in the NFL, many of which reside in the AFC West, which is now the NFL's toughest division.

What are the 8 NFL divisions teams?

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AFC East. Buffalo Bills. Miami Dolphins.
AFC North. Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland Browns.
AFC South. Houston Texans. Jacksonville Jaguars. ...
AFC West. Denver Broncos. Kansas City Chiefs. ...
NFC East. Dallas Cowboys. New York Giants. ...
NFC North. Chicago Bears. Detroit Lions. ...
NFC South. Atlanta Falcons. ...
NFC West. Arizona Cardinals.

How NFL divisions are decided?

In comparing records against common opponents among tied teams, the best won-lost-tied percentage is the deciding factor, since teams may have played an unequal number of games. To determine home-field priority among division winners, apply Wild Card tiebreakers.

How are NFL divisions divided?

The league's 32 teams are split into two conferences — the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The 16 teams in each conference are split into the East, North, South and West divisions; every division has four teams.

When did the Colts change divisions?

As a transplant from the AFC East into the AFC South upon the realignment of the NFL's divisions in 2002, the Colts merely share loose rivalries with the other three teams in its division, namely the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans.

What is the newest NFL team?

Did you know? The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL, becoming the league's 32nd franchise during the 2002 season.

Who won the Super Bowl in 2000?

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) flings a pass during Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23-16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennesee Titans on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (National Football League).

What seed were the Patriots in 2001?

The Patriots lost the game to fall to 0–2, but Brady started the final 14 games of the season and compiled an 11–3 record as a starter, helping the Patriots clinch the 2nd seed in the AFC playoffs and a first round bye.