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Devoid of a Running Game, Can the Steelers Mount a Deep Playoff Run?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have looked like a one-dimensional team in offense this season with the lack of a good running game.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans

New Orleans Saints Cornerback Claims to Match the Pace of Tyreek Hill

New Orleans Saints' Marshon Lattimore feels he can take on Tyreek Hill easily. He feels they both are equally matched and that he certainly isn't any less.
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles

Tom Brady Weighs in on Josh Rosen’s Role at Buccaneers

Tom Brady is a personality that any player in the locker room could learn a thing or two from. And who better to mentor Josh Rosen than Brady.

Tom Brady on How COVID Has Affected His Relationship With Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians

Tom Brady has endured a rocky start to life in Florida. But with an 8-5 record, his Tampa Bay Buccaneers still have a shot at making the Playoffs.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders

“He’s Dying to Play Right Now”- Pete Carroll Gives Update on George Olsen’s Return

Pete Carroll is impressed with Greg Olsen and offers an update on his injury and how he is back and when he steps on the field to take on their opponents.
NFL: New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks

New Orleans Saints Head Coach Offers Update on Drew Brees’ Return

Drew Brees was cleared to practice with the New Orleans Saints squad on Wednesday after being out with multiple injuries to his ribs and lung.
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Davante Adams Reveals Why Packers Have Been Successful at Extending Plays this Season

Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers is enjoying the best season of his NFL career. With 14 TDs the Davante is a force to reckon with.

“Relax We Have Time”- Roethlisberger in His Message to Steelers Fans

Following two consecutive defeats, Ben Roethlisberger looks to ease the nerves of Pittsburgh Steelers' fans with a message of confidence.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers Talks About the One Throw That Turned Things Around for Him This Season

One throw by Green Bay Packers' franchise QB Aaron Rodgers made him realize that this season was going to be different from the rest.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers Thinks ‘It Should Live Up to What it Stands for’ on MVP

Aaron Rodgers is in the running for his third MVP. This year his chances are pretty strong with only one Patrick Mahomes standing against him.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

‘When Lamar Jackson Gets Going, He’s Unstoppable”- Former WR on Ravens and Their Playoff Hopes

Lamar Jackson was unstoppable against the Cleveland Browns. His heroics led the Baltimore Ravens to a thrilling 47-42 win against their divisional rivals.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

Former Pro Bowler Names the Three Scariest Teams Heading Into Playoffs

With 10 berths still available in the NFL playoffs, teams from confrences will look to cement their position with wins this Sunday.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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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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