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Which Team Might End Up Winning the Rollercoaster That is the NFC East?
The NFC East is set to go right down to the wire. With 3 teams still in contention to win the division, which side might end up being the best of the rest?
Bruce Arians Opens Up on His Equation with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians gives an insight into his style of coaching and his relationship with Tom Brady.
“That’s Just a Rare Trait” – Drew Brees Reveals Saints Teammate Alvin Kamara’s Hidden Talent
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was on the receiving end of some kind words from veteran QB Drew Brees on Monday.
NFL Analyst Declares Brian Flores Coach of the Year for His Handling of Tua Tagovailoa and Ryan Fitzpatrick
Brian Flores, the Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, has been heavily praised for his coaching tactics throughout this NFL season.
NFL Analyst Believes Aaron Rodgers can Win MVP over Patrick Mahomes on One Condition
Aaron Rodgers has been having a career best season with the Green Bay Packers. One analyst says he wins MVP only under one condition.
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy Praises Performance of Michael Gallup
Michael Gallup of the Dallas Cowboys stepped up big time for America's Team. Mike McCarthy praised him for his game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Compares Davante Adams to Charles Woodson
Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers clearly share a telepathic relationship on the field. But Rodgers revealed how much they get along off of it.
Trevor Lawrence Opens Up About Heisman Trophy Ambitions
Clemson Tigers starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence is a hot favorite to land the coveted 86th edition of the Heisman Trophy this season.
“That’s the Championship Swagger”- Patrick Mahomes Respects Hustle Shown by Hill During Chase Down Tackle Against Falcons
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was appreciative of the heart shown by Tyreek Hill in a game altering chase down tackle against the Atlanta Falcons.
Dallas Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Reveals He ‘Didn’t Care’ About the Score from Washington’s Game
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was not paying attention to the score from NFC East rivals Washington Football Team's game on Sunday.
“Things Can’t Go Back to Normal” – Trevor Lawrence Reflects on His Rise to Stardom
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence reflects on his overnight rise to stardom after leading his team to the National Championship.
Aaron Rodgers Lauds Packers’ “Championship-Style Defense”
While Aaron Rodgers had yet another MVP-worthy performance against the Tennessee Titans, the Green Bay Packers defense had a night to remember as well.
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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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