Understanding the AFC East
The NFL begins in a few weeks, so there is no better time to learn about the different divisions that make up the league.
Today, we will be talking about the AFC East.
Ready to find out some valuable information about the AFC East and its teams? Let’s go!
What is the AFC East?
Of the four divisions in the American Football Conference, the AFC East is made up of franchises located in the eastern part of the United States.
In this conference, the competition is often very tough between the Patriots and the Bills, the two most successful franchises in this division.
What teams make up the AFC East?
Like all other AFC divisions, the AFC East is made up of four teams: the Patriots, Bills, Dolphins and Jets.
Find out more detailed information about these teams below.
New England Patriots
First Season: 1960
Team colour: Blue, Red, Grey and White
2021 Result:2nd in AFC East, eliminated in Wild Card Playoffs
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
Stadium: Gillette Stadium (Capacity: 68,756)
Key players: Mac Jones (Quarterback)
Buffalo Bills
First Season: 1960
Team colour: Blue, Red and White
2021 Result:1st in AFC East, eliminated in Divisional Playoffs
Location: Orchard Park, New York
Stadium: Highmark Stadium (Capacity 73,079 )
Key players: Josh Allen (Quarterback), Stefon Diggs (Wide Receiver), Von Miller (Linebacker)
Miami Dolphins
First Season: 1966
Team colour: Green, Orange and White
2021 Results: 3rd in AFC East
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium (Capacity: 75,540)
Key players: Tua Tagovailoa (Quarterback), Tyreek Hill (Wide Receiver)
New York Jets
First Season: 1960
Team Colour: Green and White
2021 Result: 4th in AFC East
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Stadium: MetLife Stadium (Capacity 82,500)
Key Players: Zach Wilson (Quarterback), Corey Davis (Wide Receiver)