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“They Are the Villains”: Michigan Alum Rich Eisen Offers Insights Into Jim Harbaugh’s Players’ Core Beliefs

An "animated" Rich Eisen shares his views on the Wolverines' win against Alabama and calls the winning team a unique nickname.

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“Absolutely Not”: Ex-Eagles Star Rusher Shuts Down Nick Sirianni Haters as Fans Put HC on Hot Seat

After the Eagles suffered a loss to the Cardinals, Nick Sirianni found a defender to support him in the form of an ex-eagles star rusher.

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“He Gave Everything to Me”: Puka Nacua Reveals Cooper Kupp’s Hand in His Record-Breaking Rookie Season

Puka Nacua appreciates WR Cooper Kupp for making him understand the team and the game dynamics as he is on his way to smashing some records.

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“My Family in Danger”: Jimmy Kimmel Speaks Out on Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Reckless Words’ From Pat McAfee Show

Aaron Rodgers might have a troublesome start to the New Year after his 'Epstein' comments on Jimmy Kimmel on the Pat McAfee Show.

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Who’s Brock Bowers? All You Need to Know About 21-Year-Old College Football Star

Brock Bowers gets rewarded for consistently performing in the NCAA league as he moves to the NFL drafts. Which team will he play for?

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“NFL Got Too Cheap”: Aaron Rodgers Weighs In on Controversial Officiating During Lions vs. Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers dives deep into the controversial play calling in the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game on "The Pat McAfee Show."

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Five NFL Teams Which Can Target Michigan Wolverines’ HC Jim Harbaugh After Rose Bowl Achievement

Will Jim Harbaugh exit Michigan in 2024? The maestro's future hangs in the balance, a saga of homecoming, controversies, and NFL allure!

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“Pretty Scandalous”: Aaron Rodgers Calls Out Denver Broncos Management for Dubious Russell Wilson Sidelining

Aaron Rodgers supports Russell Wilson, talks about the nitty-gritty of his contract, and applauds his mettle. He said the episode is "pretty scandalous."

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Amidst Internet Hate, Jonathan Owens Makes Simone Biles Smile With a Hearty Comment From NFL Star

Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens has perfected his move, exemplifying in the last game against the Vikings.

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“Detroit Lions Got Screwed”: Rich Eisen Breaks Down NFL Officiating That Cost Dan Campbell & Co. the Win

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions lost a close game due to controversial call. Journalist Rich Eisen has now come up to address the situation

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“It’s Emotional”: Tom Brady Opens Up About a Controversial Chapter From His Sports Career

What made the NFL GOAT Tom Brady describe a controversial emotional moment from his playing career during Let's Go podcast?

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“Regret My Behavior”: Panthers Owner David Tepper Breaks Silence After Meagre Fine as Punishment From NFL

David Tepper breaks his silence after the debacle at the Panthers vs. Jaguars game as some curious facts surface on X. Check them out.

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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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