NFL Teams by State

Arizona has one NFL team, the Arizona Cardinals, which belongs to the NFC. Arizona’s football team was established in 1898 in Chicago and was originally known as the Morgan Athletic Club. In 1960, the team moved to St. Louis and became the St. Louis Cardinals. Then in 1988, the team moved to Tempe, Arizona, and finally, in 2006, the team moved to its current home in Glendale. The Cardinals have made two Super Bowl appearances, one in 2008 where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the other in 2016 where they lost to the Carolina Panthers. Some of the notable players who have played for the Cardinals include Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adrian Wilson.

California has three NFL teams: the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers belong to the NFC while both the Chargers and the Rams are part of the AFC. California’s football team the 49ers was established in 1946 and has won five Super Bowl championships, with their most recent win in 1995. The Chargers was founded in 1960 and has made one Super Bowl appearance, which they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in 1995. The last California football team is the Rams, originally established in 1936 and has made four Super Bowl appearances, including one win in 2000, and has recently returned to Los Angeles in 2016 after spending several years in St. Louis. Some notable players who have played for these teams include Joe Montana and Jerry Rice for the 49ers, LaDainian Tomlinson and Philip Rivers for the Chargers, and Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk for the Rams.

Colorado has one NFL team, the Denver Broncos, which belongs to the AFC. The Broncos were founded in 1960 and have won three Super Bowl championships, winning their most recent one in 2016. Colorado’s football team has a notable history with legendary quarterback John Elway leading the team to two Super Bowl wins in 1998 and 1999. Some other notorious players are Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe, and Peyton Manning. The Broncos also have one of the most recognizable mascots in the NFL, a live horse named Thunder who gallops across the field before each game. Lastly, Colorado’s football team is known for its passionate fan base, affectionately known as "Broncos Country," and plays its home games at the iconic Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

There are three NFL teams in Florida: the Miami Dolphins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Dolphins belong to the American Football Conference, while both the Buccaneers and the Jaguars are part of the National Football Conference. Florida’s football team the Dolphins was founded in 1965 and won two Super Bowl championships in 1972 and 1973. The Buccaneers were established in 1974 and have two Super Bowl championships under their belt, one they won in 2003 and the other in 2021. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the newest Florida team; they were formed during the 1993 expansion through the advocacy of Touchdown Jacksonville!, led by political and civic leaders like Jeb Bush and Tom Petway. The Dolphins are known for their iconic mascot, T.D. the Dolphin, while the Buccaneers' mascot is a pirate named Captain Fear. The Jaguars' mascot, Jaxson de Ville, is a jaguar who is known for performing daring stunts at games.

Georgia has one NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons which belongs to the NFC. The Falcons were founded in 1965 and have won two NFC championships, but have yet to win a Super Bowl. However, Georgia’s football team has had some notable players in its history, including Deion Sanders, Michael Vick, and Matt Ryan. The Falcons play their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium which has a unique retractable roof that opens and closes like a camera aperture. The stadium is also home to a 63,000-square-foot fan plaza that features a giant Falcon statue, a food court, and various interactive exhibits. Georgia’s football team is famous for its "Dirty Bird" dance, which was popularized by the team during their run to the Super Bowl in 1998.

Illinois has one NFL team, the Chicago Bears, which belongs to the NFC. The Bears were founded in 1919 and are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in NFL history. The team has won nine NFL championships, including one Super Bowl championship in 1985. The Bears play their home games at Soldier Field, a stadium that has a seating capacity of 61,500 and is located right next to Lake Michigan. The Bears are also known for their iconic team logo which features a ferocious bear with an open mouth and sharp teeth. Lastly, the team has a unique tradition of retiring jerseys rather than numbers, meaning that no other player will ever wear the retired player's number or jersey again.

There is one Indiana NFL team: the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and belong to the AFC. Indiana’s football team was founded in 1953 and won two Super Bowl championships in 1970 and 2007. The Colts play their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium which has a seating capacity of 63,000 and features a retractable roof that can open or close in just 10 minutes. The stadium also has a giant window that offers views of the downtown Indianapolis skyline. One interesting fact about Indiana’s football team the Colts is that the team was originally based in Baltimore, Maryland, and was known as the Baltimore Colts until 1984 when the team moved to Indianapolis. Despite the move, the Colts have maintained a strong following in both cities and have had legendary players like Johnny Unitas and Peyton Manning.

Louisiana has one NFL team, the New Orleans Saints, which belongs to the National Football Conference. The Saints were founded in 1967 and have had a rollercoaster history with some years of success and some years of disappointment. However, the team has recently had a resurgence under the leadership of quarterback Drew Brees who helped lead the Saints to their first Super Bowl championship in 2010. The Saints are known for their passionate fan base which includes a group of fans known as the "Who Dat Nation." The team has also been involved in several philanthropic efforts in the community, including rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Maryland has two NFL teams, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Football Team. The Ravens are based in Baltimore, Maryland, and belong to the AFC while the Washington Football Team is based in Landover, Maryland, and belongs to the NFC. The Ravens were founded in 1996 and have won two Super Bowl championships, while the Washington Football Team was founded in 1932 and has won three Super Bowl championships. The Washington Football Team was originally known as the Boston Braves, and then the Boston Redskins, before moving to Washington D.C. in 1937 and changing their name to the Washington Redskins. In 2020, the team officially changed its name to the Washington Football Team and they are currently in the process of selecting a new permanent team name.

Massachusetts has one NFL team, the New England Patriots, which belongs to the AFC. The team was established in 1960 and has played its home games at Gillette Stadium since 2002. The Patriots have won six Super Bowl titles, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most in NFL history. The team has had a sustained period of success since the early 2000s, with its head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady leading the team to numerous championships. The Patriots also have a unique tradition of changing the color of the lighthouse outside Gillette Stadium to blue to celebrate a home win.

Michigan has one NFL team, the Detroit Lions, which belongs to the NFC. Michigan's NFL team was founded in 1929 as the Portsmouth Spartans and moved to Detroit in 1934. The Lions have won four NFL championships, the last one being in 1957, and have made a few playoff appearances in recent years. One interesting fact about the team is that they have hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day almost every year since 1934, becoming a tradition and a source of pride for the team and its fans.

Minnesota has one NFL team, the Minnesota Vikings, which belongs to the NFC. The Vikings were founded in 1960 and have made four Super Bowl appearances, but have yet to win a championship. The team is known for its dominant defense, nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters," in the 1960s and 70s. Interestingly, the Vikings are the first NFL team to play an entire season indoors, as their home stadium, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, had a roof and was enclosed.

Missouri has one NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs, which belongs to the AFC. Missouri's football team was founded in 1960 as the Dallas Texans, but moved to Kansas City in 1963 and changed its name to the Chiefs. The team has won three Super Bowl championships, the first one being in 1970, the second one in 2020, and the third in 2023. The team's fans are known for their passionate support and for creating a loud and intimidating atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium, the team's home field.

Nevada has one NFL team, the Las Vegas Raiders, which belongs to the AFC. Nevada's football team was founded in 1960 as the Oakland Raiders and moved to Los Angeles in 1982 before returning to Oakland in 1995. In 2020, the team moved to its current home in Las Vegas, playing its games at the brand-new Allegiant Stadium. The team has won three Super Bowl championships and has a loyal fan base, known as the "Raider Nation," which is known for its distinctive costumes and black-and-silver colors.

New York has three NFL teams, the Buffalo Bills, which belongs to the AFC, the New York Giants (NFC), and the New York Jets (AFC). The Buffalo Bills play their home games at the New Era Field, New York while the New York Giants and the New York Jets both play their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

North Carolina has one NFL team, the Carolina Panthers, which belongs to the NFC. North Carolina's NFL team, the Panthers, began playing in 1995 and have reached the Super Bowl twice, but they have yet to win a championship. The Panthers played their first season at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, before moving into their current home, Bank of America Stadium, in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1996. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 75,000 and has hosted several major sporting events, including the ACC Championship Game and the Belk Bowl.

Ohio has two NFL teams, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, which both belong to the AFC. Ohio's football teams, the Bengals and the Browns have a storied history in the NFL. The Browns were founded in 1946 and won eight championships and have not won the Super Bowl. The Bengals, on the other hand, were founded in 1967 and have reached the Super Bowl twice, but have yet to win a championship. Both teams play their home games in stadiums named after their famous founders - the Bengals play at Paul Brown Stadium, while the Browns play at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Pennsylvania has two NFL teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers, which belong to the NFC and the AFC, respectively. Pennsylvania's football teams, the Eagles and the Steelers have a long and storied history in the NFL. The Eagles were founded in 1933 and have won three NFL championships and one Super Bowl championship. The Steelers, were also founded in 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates and have won six Super Bowl championships, tied for the most with the New England Patriots. Both teams play their home games in stadiums with a seating capacity of over 60,000 - the Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field, while the Steelers play at Heinz Field.

Tennessee has one NFL team, the Tennessee Titans, which belongs to the AFC. Tennessee's football team, the Titans, was originally founded as the Houston Oilers in 1960 and played in Houston until 1997 when they moved to Tennessee and became the Titans. Tennessee's football team reached the Super Bowl once in 2000 but lost to the St. Louis Rams in one of the most exciting Super Bowl games of all time. The Titans play their home games at Nissan Stadium in Nashville which has a seating capacity of over 69,000 and has hosted several major sporting events, including the SEC Championship Game and the Music City Bowl.

Washington has one NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks, which belongs to the NFC. Washington's football team, the Seahawks, began playing in 1976 and has won one Super Bowl championship, which came in 2014 when they defeated the Denver Broncos. The team plays its home games at Lumen Field, which is known for its distinctive design and has a seating capacity of over 69,000. Some of the notable players who have played for the Seahawks include Steve Largent, Walter Jones, and Marshawn Lynch. The Seahawks are known for having one of the loudest and most passionate fan bases in the league, commonly referred to as the "12th Man" due to their enthusiastic support.

Wisconsin has one NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, which belongs to the NFC. Wisconsin’s football team was founded in 1919 and is the third-oldest franchise in the NFL. The team has won 13 league championships, including four Super Bowls. The Packers play their home games at Lambeau Field, which has become a beloved landmark in Green Bay and is one of the most historic stadiums in the league. Notable players who have played for the Packers include Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers, who is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league today. The Packers are known for their loyal fan base, who are often referred to as "Cheeseheads" due to their love of Wisconsin's dairy industry and their penchant for wearing foam cheese hats at games.