The 2019 NFL season was one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent memory. While the AFC and NFC teams both had their share of success, there were some stark differences between the two conferences.
The AFC teams posted a combined record of 149-97-2, while the NFC teams posted a combined record of 139-107-2. This marked the first time since the 1995 season that the AFC had a better record than the NFC.
The AFC was led by the New England Patriots, who posted a 12-4 record and won their 11th consecutive division title. The Kansas City Chiefs also had a successful season, finishing 12-4 and winning the AFC West. The Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens rounded out the top four in the conference, each posting 11-5 records.
The NFC was led by the San Francisco 49ers, who posted a 13-3 record and won their first division title since 2012. The New Orleans Saints also had a successful season, finishing 13-3 and winning the NFC South. The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks rounded out the top four in the conference, each posting 11-5 records.
The biggest difference between the two conferences was in the number of teams that made the playoffs. The AFC had eight teams make the playoffs, while the NFC only had six. This marked the first time since the 2002 season that the AFC had more playoff teams than the NFC.
Overall, it was an exciting and unpredictable season for both conferences. While the AFC had more success overall, the NFC still had some impressive performances from its teams. It will be interesting to see how both conferences fare in 2020 and beyond.
