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Jaguars Beginner's Guide to Football

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Beginner's Guide to Football

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league made up of 32 teams. Divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC), teams compete each season for division titles, playoff spots, and the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.

Playing our inaugural season in 1995 as part of the AFC, the Jaguars are proud to represent Jacksonville, Florida. Since then, the Jags have built their identity through resilience, a loyal fan base, and memorable moments on and off the field.

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Within the two conferences, there are four divisions, each containing four teams. Every team will play the other members of their division twice per season, once at home and once away. If a team wins their division, they get an automatic trip to the playoffs.

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  • Team with possession and trying to score
  • 11 players on the field at a time
  • Positions include quarterback, running/full back, wide receiver, tight end, and offensive lineman
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  • Team that tries to prevent offenses from scoring
  • 11 players on the field at a time
  • Positions include defensive lineman, linebacker, cornerback and safety
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  • Kicking and punting units
  • 11 players on the field at a time
  • Positions include kicker, punter, long snapper, holders, and return specialists

Offensive Positions

Quarterback
Running Back
Tight End
Wide Receiver
Center
Offensive Tackle
Offensive Guard

Defensive Positions

Linebacker
Defensive Tackle
Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety

Special Teams Positions

Kicker
Punter
Punt/Kick Returner
Long Snapper
Holder

Learn More

Every year, the NFL hosts an event where teams pick eligible collegiate players to join their rosters. This is called the Draft.

LEARN ABOUT THE NFL DRAFT
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