how many nfl games in a season

The NFL regular season consists of 272 games in total, with each of the 32 teams playing 17 games over an 18-week period. Each team has one bye week during the season. The regular season is followed by the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl. This 17-game schedule format has been in place since 2021 and is set to continue for the 2025 NFL season as well.