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Dolphins’ Failure To Clinch AFC East Receives Heavy Scrutiny From Miami Heat Fans: “BASKETBALL TOWN”

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NFL Rumors: Arthur Smith to Earn $17,000 a Day After Atlanta Falcons Firing

After a disheartening defeat, Falcons coach Arthur Smith is set to earn $17,000 per day for not coaching the Falcons, per NFL rumors.

NFL: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons

NFL Playoffs 2024: Will TJ Watt Recover on Time to Face a Vengeful Josh Allen

With TJ Watt in recovery mode, can the linebacker make in back in time to take on Josh Allen and Co on Sunday?

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Romance: Who Will Be More Occupied Before NFL Super Bowl 2024

Travis Kelce will face a couple of challenges in the playoffs, and one of them is a Taylor Swift-presence amidst the singer's hectic schedule.

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Josh Allen Makes Massive Inroads While Patrick Mahomes Gets a Week-Long Breather to Resolve Kansas City Chiefs’ Dilemma

Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are the top quarterbacks in the league. However, how well are they prepared for the playoffs this time? Let's find out

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Magic Johnson Joins Forces with Ex-Warriors GM to Help $6 Billion NFL Team

Former NBA superstar and former NBA executive join hands in bringing new management changes in NFL's Washington Commanders

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Measured Bill Belichick Concedes ‘Things Need to Be Fixed’ in New England Patriots’ Locker Room

As Bill Belichick ends the season with a defeat, and a losing record, how is he going to fix things? And what could his future look like?

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”Very Dirty Play”: Simone Biles Husband Jonathan Owens Faces Penalty From NFL Fans On Twitter

Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, faces scrutiny for a controversial hit on Bears' QB. NFL officials explain the contentious call.

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NFL Head Coach Firing 2024: Five Reasons Why Atlanta Falcons Chose To Terminate Ties With Arthur Smith

As the Atlanta Falcons coach, Arthur Smith has been fired, here are the five reasons why he is not the coach anymore.

“You Have Two Options”: Nick Sirianni Promises Eagles Comeback After Sixth Upsetting Loss in the NFL Season

Nick Sirianni has two options in the playoffs following a 17-point humiliation in week 18. And his job may depend on which one the team take.

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“They Helped Today”: Josh Allen Credits NFL Head Coach for Guaranteeing Bills Playoffs ‘Relief’

After clinching the #2 seed, Josh Allen thanks the Titans and their head coach, Mike Vrabel, for helping them secure that particular seed.

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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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