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Cowboys Superfan Surprised as Latest Jerry Jones Update Reveals Praise for Coaching Staff Post Disappointing Bills Loss

Jerry Jones congratulated the coaching staff after their painful loss at the hands of the Bills, confusing this longtime Dallas Cowboys fan.

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Aaron Rodgers to Be Activated Off IR, Too Little Too Late?

NFL insider Ian Rapport reported that the Jets will put Aaron Rodgers back in active roster despite the QB conceding his 2023 comeback. Why?

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Reports – Chiefs vs. Patriots Latest Update Set to Reinvigorate One of the Biggest Controversies in NFL History

How did the referees' mistake change the outcome of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the New England Patriots game? Is Deflategate 2.0 confirmed?

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots

Lamar Jackson Hyped for San Francisco 49ers Battle as NFL’s Christmas Clash Edges Closer

Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy will have a battle on Christmas Day. This monumental clash will be historic and exciting for Jackson.

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Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson’s Subtle Response Cools Down Super Bowl Preview Talks Ahead of 49ers Test

Lamar Jackson came forward in a press conference and gave a subtle response about the Baltimore Ravens' clash against the San Francisco 49ers

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NFL Regular Season Awards 2023 Predictions

The regular season is close to finishing, so here are our predictions for the NFL Regular Season Awards 2023.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

Baker Mayfield Gets His Revenge on the Browns With a Career Year in Tampa

Baker Mayfield silences critics with a jaw-dropping stat bomb! From Lambeau perfection to career highs, he's rewriting NFL history.

Patrick Mahomes’ Amazing Christmas Gift for Offensive Line Has Willie Gay Looking Enviously

After winning their match against the New England Patriots, QB Patrick Mahomes gifts his offensive linemen a unique present for Christmas.

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders

“Kids Feel Like Grass Is Greener”: Kirby Smart Breaks Silence on the Unsettling Trend of Recruits Ditching Georgia

Head coach Kirby Smart unveils his thoughts on several of his players decommitting from the Georgia Bulldogs. 

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With the Lions Likely Heading Into the Playoffs, Detroit Announces 30% Increase in Ticket Prices

As Jared Goff and the Lions march toward the playoffs, their fans get a shock with an increase in ticket prices.

NFL: Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions

“Financial Decisions Have To Be Made”: Deion Sanders Gives Son Shedeur a Reality Check on the Subject of Independence

Deion Sanders reveals why Shedeur Sanders shouldn't be thinking about separation. But the star QB has a hilarious comeback!

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“He Had a Drop, I Had a Drop”: Travis Kelce Defends Kadarius Toney Amid Suggestions to Bench His Teammate

After he made his second straight mistake, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce came out in teammate Kadarius Toney's defense.

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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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