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NFL Head Coach Tracker: “He Will Be In Play”- NFL Insider Adam Schefter Adds Fuel to the Bill Belichick Moving to Dallas Cowboys Rumors

If the Cowboys decide to make some changes, Bill Belichick could be back on the field sooner, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.

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NFL Incentives Tracker: Baker Mayfield in Line for a $250K Bonus if He Can Pull Off a Huge Upset vs. The Eagles

As Baker Mayfield prepares to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, he can earn big money, if his team pulls off another upset win.

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NFL Wildcard Round 2024 Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Expected Starting Line Ups, Injury Report, Head to Head, Weather Report

With the game finally set to start, Josh Allen and Co will be looking for home advantage. Here's everything you must know about the matchup.

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Happy Headache For Chiefs as Travis Kelce’s Underperformance Contrasts With Rashee Rice’s Success As Game Manager

With Rashee Rice soaring ever higher, is Travis Kelce on the decline as the Chiefs make it to the Divisional Round?

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Old Man Creates History by Being a Season Ticket Holder for 66 Years for the Detroit Lions, Wins Hearts of X’s Users

Last night's Wild Card Round was a memorable one for an veteran fan as he completed 66 years as a season ticket holder for Detroit Lions.

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Deion Sanders Looks to the Heavens to Offer a Special Wish to His Nephew

Deion Sanders, the coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, shares his prayers for nephew's success as he seems to be a fine example of his father

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Tom Brady Marks Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day with a Meaningful Heart Drop

Tom Brady, the NFL legend and the former QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, takes to Instagram to remember Martin Luther King Jr.

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NFL Rumors: Embarrassed Jerry Jones Planning to Fire Mike McCarthy and Hire Bill Belichick for 2024 Football Season

Will Jerry Jones fire Mike McCarthy after the humilating defeat? And is Bill Belichick set to replace him as the Cowboys' HC?

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Jim Harbaugh Future Update: Michigan’s HC Follows Up J.J McCarthy’s NFL Portal Announcement With His First Major Move

Following Michigan's 34-13 victory over Washington in the College Football Playoff, the focus now shifts to Jim Harbaugh's coaching future. 

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Kristin Juszczyk in Spotlight After Taylor Swift & Brittany Mahomes’ Sport Intriguing Custom-Made Jackets to Endorse Patrick and Travis

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes' jackets were the talk of the town. So, who is the designer responsible for those jackets? Let's find out!

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Will Josh Allen Play? Bills vs. Steelers Final Injury Report & Weather Forecast for Rescheduled NFL Battle

As the Bills gear up for the Steelers showdown, will Josh Allen make it to the game despite his neck injury? The weather has played spoilsport for the teams

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Patrick Mahomes’ Safety Gear: How Much Does an NFL Quarterback Helmet Cost?

Patrick Mahomes broke his helmet during the Dolphins game. How much would an actual NFL QB helmet cost you if you bought one?

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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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