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“He’s Such a Freak”: Tom Brady Admires Derrick Henry’s Dominance to Ease Lamar Jackson & Ravens’ Pressure

NFL legend and future HOFer Tom Brady lauds Ravens' RB Derrick Henry following dominant performance against the Cowboys
Tom Brady

Jason Kelce Warns Jalen Hurts of ‘Toughest Test’ Ahead of Eagles vs. Buccaneers After Praising QB’s Blitz Mastery

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce praises Jalen Hurts while throwing warning signs before the test against the Tampa Bay next weekend.
Jason Kelce

Is Marist Liufau Related to Puka Nacua? Exploring the Roots of the Two Polyneysian NFL Stars

Learn about NFL stars, Marist Liufau and Puka Nacua's relationship as they represent the Polynesian excellence in football.
Marist Liufau and Puka Nacua

How Did Caelen Carson’s Mom Lose Her Leg? Exploring the Tragedy That Shaped the Cowboys’ Star

Meet Caelen Carson’s mom, Latasha Owens who's life's obstacles helped in shaping her son's NFL career trajectory.
Caelen Carson, source, Instagram

Co-owner of $111M Team, Tom Brady Boldly Compares His Patriots Era to Real Madrid & Manchester City’s Dominance

Tom Brady gets emotional about the days he used to play for the New England Patriots and compares his glory days to Man City and Real Madrid.
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Veteran Analyst Says Jerry Jones Taking Derrick Henry Blame for Cowboys CEO’s Benefit

Jerry Jones takes the onus on himself to protect his son Stephen Jones from all the doubts and apprehensions of not getting Derrick Henry.
NFL: OCT 17 Cowboys at Patriots

Will Ja’Marr Chase Play vs. Panthers? Latest in Bengals Wednesday Injury Report

Ja'Marr Chase has become a headline on the team's injury report just ahead of their game against the Panthers. So, will he be able to play?
ja’marr chase

J.J. Watt Has a Bold Take on Justin Fields’ Steelers Future Amid Russell Wilson’s Calf Injury

Backup turned starter Justin Fields has been killing it with the Steelers. As Wilson languishes on the bench, what are the analysts saying?
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons

Jason Kelce Reveals Real Reason Behind Nick Sirianni’s Controversial 4th-Down Calls While Defending Eagles HC

Here is what Jason Kelce had to say about Nick Sirriani's fourth down call strategies and how such plays helped the team win the match.
Jason Kelce speaking on mic

Despite Brett Favre’s Bad Treatment, Aaron Rodgers Gets Emotional by Packers Legend’s Parkinsons’ Diagnosis

Former Green Bay teammates Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre have had a very tough time with each other from 2005 to 2007.
Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay Packers

Sharing Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Best Picture’, Brittany Mahomes Unfurls Family Life Curtains to 2M+ Fans

Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany’s latest update brought enormous attention from her 2M+ fans. She shared the 'best picture' from her gallery.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes

Russell Wilson Told to Play Kenny Pickett’s Hostage Card, Amidst Mike Tomlin’s ‘Word Game’

Justin Fields might not let Russell Wilson get ahead and Mike Tomlin doesn't want to disturb the equilibrium. What might be Russ' future?
NFL: Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers

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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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