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John Harbaugh’s Super Bowl Winning Decision in 2012 Serves as a Case Study for Eagles’ Sean Desai Situation

John Harbaugh did something in 2012 to win the Super Bowl that year. Now the Eagles' HC, Nick Sirianni, is trying to replicate his success.

Baltimore Ravens v Miami Dolphins

Antoine Winfield Set to Become Bucs’ First Non-LB to Lead Team in Tackles Since 1992

Buccaneers' safety Antoine Winfield is closing in to recreate a 31-year-old feat in the franchise history, leading his team in tackles.

NFL: FEB 07 Super Bowl LV – Chiefs v Buccaneers

Injury Ridden Jaguars to Potentially Miss 5 Key Starters vs. Baker Mayfield & Co

Injuries cost the Jacksonville Jaguars the game vs the Ravens. Will 5 potential absentees cost them the playoff determining game as well?

Trevor Lawrence

With Keaton Mitchell Out for the Season, Will Ravens Still Be Able to Play Smash Mouth Football?

After Keaton Mitchell suffered a season ending injury in the game against the Jaguars, will the Ravens offense be as high-powered as before?

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Deion Sanders Spits Brutal Facts to Turn Down NFL Switch Speculations & Crush Chad Johnson’s Greedy Accusations

Deion Sanders, the coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, talks about why he wouldn't want to be a coach in the NFL in a recent interview

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NFL in Numbers: Brilliant Brock Purdy, Stunning Lamar Jackson Steal Week 15 Spotlight

Week 15 had exhilarating games. But QBs Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson stole the show. Here's how they performed by the numbers.

Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy

Can Newly Named Starter Nick Mullens Get Vikings Season Back on Track Despite Bengals Loss?

Nick Mullens continues to start for the Minnesota Vikings despite a less-than-stellar performance against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Patriots’ Matthew Judon Fires Shots at Patrick Mahomes for His Officiating Stance by Reposting Controversial Picture

Patrick Mahomes had a redemption vs Patriots after the fine saga. But Matthew Judon didn't enjoy the outcome and unexpectedly attacked the QB

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Trevor Lawrence Conveys His Gratitude to His O-Line With a Unique Gesture Post Viral Incident

After refusing a cart when injured, Trevor Lawrence makes a grand gesture of gratitude for his O-linemen. But he is not the first in the NFL to have done so

NFL: AFC Wild Card Round-Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars

Tommy DeVito & Agent Sean Stellato Back Out of Deal Post $10 K Agreement in Principle With Italian Pizzeria

Tommy DeVito and his agent allegedly back out of an agreement, as the concerned restaurant shares proof of the same. Are the claims true?

Tommy DeVito, Sean Stellato

Trevor Lawrence Becomes the Latest to Enter Concussion Protocol Despite the NFL’s Stringent Measures to Protect QBs

In the game vs Ravens, the Jaguars' QB, Trevor Lawrence, was hurt and is placed on the concussion protocols. Is he out for the season?

Trevor Lawrence

“I’m a Big Fan”: Andy Reid Approves Taylor Swift Effect as Travis Kelce & Chiefs Emerge Victorious Over Patriots

Chiefs' HC, Andy Reid, opines on the Taylor Swift effect. He also revealed what he felt about her relationship with Travis Kelce.

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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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