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“Devastating”: JJ Watt Reacts to TJ Watt’s Knee Injury as Brothers Leave Disappointed on a ‘Dominant’ Saturday

TJ Watt is diagnosed with a Grade 3 MCL knee sprain. His brother, JJ Watt is both proud and devastated following a dominant win over Ravens

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Tom Brady’s Ex-Wife Gisele Bündchen Sets Priorities Straight for 2024

Gisele Bündchen, model and ex-wife of Tom Brady, wishes fans a happy 2024 after recovering from a messy divorce that occurred in 2022

Leaked: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami’s 3rd Kit Design Inspired by Miami Dolphins

As Lionel Messi & Co. gears up for the new MLS season, Inter Miami's 3rd kit concept airs, as it resembles with the NFL side, Miami Dolphins.

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Patrick Mahomes Chooses NFL Game Over Grandad’s Birthday as ‘Rested’ QB Flies to SoFi Stadium With His Team

Join Patrick Mahomes as he jets into LA in style, but it's cleats over cake as he preps for a Bolts showdown!

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“Believing”: Introspective Russell Wilson Suggests Broncos Fans To “Keep Going” Amidst Benching Adversities

More grimy details about Russell Wilson's "off-set" contract roll in as he remains faithful to God and maintains his joy and gratitude.

Jim Harbaugh Snubs Tom Brady to Pick J.J McCarthy as “Best College QB in History of Michigan”, but There’s a Catch

Jim Harbaugh's ultimate praise for JJ McCarthy causes a media uproar but what did the HC had to say about Tom Brady?

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“Game on the Line”: Skip Bayless Blames Gardner Minshew as Indianapolis Colts Exit NFL 2023, Courtesy CJ Stroud

NFL analyst Skip Bayless blamed Colts' Gardner Minshew for his carelessness during the week 18 showdown against CJ Stroud's Houston Texans.

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“Was So Medicated and Drugged Up”: Deion Sanders Reveals Near-Death Experience Story From the Hospital That Strikes a Nerve

Deion Sanders reveals a near-death experience from his surgery days as he goes in for an intense training session

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“We Got a Lot of Options”: Roman Wilson Outlines What Sets Michigan’s Washington Matchup Apart From Alabama

Roman Wilson speaks with the media ahead of the box office final clash and shrugs off any doubts with a bold claim

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“I’m Gonna Get It Again, Next Year We Going to Win”: Deion Sanders Unleashes Winning Vibes With Impeccable Rap Skills

What talent did Deion Sanders show to his viewers this time around as he was working out in the gym while doing crunches?

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What Happened To Jonathan Taylor? Colts Star Heads Back To Locker Room After Painful Blow

Colts Star RB Jonathan Taylor takes a hit in the last leg of the game and remains unlikely to return on the field against the Houston Texans.

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Clutch Quarterback CJ Stroud’s 75-Yard Touchdown Bomb Solves Colin Cowherd’s Concern

After recording 75-yard TD on the opening drive against the Colts, CJ Stroud silenced the critics and concerns pouring in from the NFL world.

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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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