
Things to Watch in 2027
Storylines - The Champion Bills look to continue their hot play and win the AFC East for the first time since 2016. The Bengals defend their first division crown, but in the NFC West, it's 14 straight for the 49ers. Some will break in new QBs, with rookies (SDO, SEA) or vets (JAX), while the Vikings are quite set at that position, as Frankie Giles guns for an incredible 6 MVP trophies in 11 seasons. How will the young QBs develop? How will a competitive NFC East turn out? Which rookies will surprise? 2027 should be fun...
Keep up with the twists and turns of the NAFL.
The Best of the Best
NAFL Hall of Fame - In 2004, Week 1 of the newly-christened North American Football League, the stars were already shining. Tom Brady led the Patriots past an AFC East rival, Peyton Manning threw for over 500 yards for the Colts, Steven Jackson had a nice day as the Rams won easily... Now with more than twenty seasons in our past and spectacular performances each and every day, the NAFL has a legacy of greatness, elite players, coaches and general managers who have shaped the course of football history. They are more than just names on a box score; they are our memories of gridiron glory, the very foundation of our endeavors. Here, we honor those influential few and proudly present to you the North American Football League Hall of Fame.
See the Best of the Best in NAFL history.



































Minnesota's superstar quarterback once again holds the crown as league MVP, his 5th in 10 seasons. While throwing for 3948 yards and 39 TDs to only 2 INTs in 2026, Frankie Giles led the Vikings to the playoffs, as he has every year of his career. He also led the league in QB rating at 108.3, completing 67 percent of his passes.
The Vikings sweep the major awards in 2026, 6th year DE Carey Richardson taking home his first Defensive Player of the Year honors. The former 3rd overall pick finished the year with a 18.5 sacks, 2nd best in the league. He added 53 solo tackles and led the league in QB knockdowns.
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