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Chris Godwin

Ciara Celebrates Her ‘Billionaire’ Status in Music Community as Russell Wilson Helps Steelers Make History vs Giants

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Russell Wilson and Ciara Wilson

Ex-NFL GM Urges Zac Taylor to Apologize to Joe Burrow & Demands Change in Bengals’ Coaching Philosophy

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Joe Burrow

After Travis Kelce’s 1st TD, Andy Reid’s Chiefs Announce Big Blow to TE Room as Josh Uche Joins Active Roster

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Travis Kelce

“RIP”: Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Maintains Cleveland Loyalty & Mourns Tragic Loss of Browns Icon

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Baker Mayfield

Who Are John Mara’s Parents? Meet NY Giants’ Former Owners and Current President’s Late Guardians, Wellington and Ann Mara

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John Mara

Backed by Giants CEO, Brian Daboll Throws His Players Under the Bus Before Maintaining Silence on Daniel Jones

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Brian Daboll

Mike Tomlin Confesses Being Unaware of Big NFL Rule Before Unsuccessful Challenge Involving George Pickens in Steelers Win vs Giants

Mike Tomlin reveals his surprise over an NFL rule after a failed challenge regarding George Pickens in the Steelers' victory over the Giants.
Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

After Shane Steichen Cleared Colts’ QB1 Stance, NFL Insider Stands Against Anthony Richardson’s ‘Tap Out’ vs Texans

Anthony Richardson's premature exit against the Houston Texans leads to a lot of apprehension about the state of Colts QB room.
Anthony Richardson

Amid QB Battle, Russell Wilson Finally Puts Bad Blood With Justin Fields to Rest After Steelers’ Win vs Giants

After the Steelers’s grand 26-18 victory over the Giants, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields ‘s heartwarming moment went viral.
Justin Fields and Russell Wilson

After Burying Hatchet With Tom Brady, Antonio Brown Trashes $6B Media House for Attacking Close Friend

Former NFL player Antonio Brown has taken a stand for ex-New England Patriots QB Tom Brady. He urged his fans to trash the media company.
Tom Brady and Antonio Brown

Troy Aikman’s NY Giants Bias Pushes NFL Fans to Riot Against $90M Announcer in Steelers’ MNF Clash

Troy Aikman's apparent bias toward the NY Giants ignites outrage among NFL fans, creating a storm during the Steelers' MNF showdown.
Los Angeles Rams v New Orleans Saints

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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