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NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons

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Josh Allen & Ex-GF Brittany Williams Back on Same Page in New York Hours After Halloween Celebration With Hailee Steinfeld

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After ‘Flirting’ With Travis Kelce, Grotesquerie Co-Star Admits Protecting Taylor Swift & Chiefs Star From Media Scrutiny

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Amid Concussion Fear, Drake Maye’s Girlfriend Shares Massive Life Update With Patriots QB

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NFL: New England Patriots at Washington Commanders

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Ex-NFLer’s Anthony Richardson Advice Equals Shane Steichen’s Colts to Dave Canales’ Panthers

Former NFLer implores Shane Steichen to not bench Anthony Richardson as it might lead to hindrance in his development.
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Broncos Legend Berates Russell Wilson Before Admitting Fault Against Steelers QB

Former NFLer makes peace with hating on Russell Wilson and acknowledges his Pittsburgh run but can't forget the QBs past.
nPITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 06: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on during the regular season NFL,

Jets ‘Worse Than a Dumpster Fire’ as Zach Wilson Declared Better Than Aaron Rodgers in New York, Per NFL Legend

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Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson

NFL Legend Advises Anthony Richardson To Betray Shane Steichen, After Colts Benched QB for Tapping Out

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson receives advice from a NFL legend after his debacle against the Houston Texans
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Who Are James Daniels’ Parents? All About Former Viking Dad and Mom Alicia

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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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