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Chiefs vs Patriots – Gillette Stadium Recovers After Ticket Prices Dropped to as Low as $5

The New England Patriots' seismic clash with the Chiefs dives to single digits, then rockets. Ticketmaster reveals entries from $75 to triple digits!

Gillette Stadium Chiefs vs Pats

Despite $250 Million Investment in Off-Field Ventures, Pats Lose Sight of What Really Matters

A mammoth investment of $250 million, but the New England Patriots have nothing to show for it on the field.

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick

Retired Tom Brady Chooses Silence as the Best Response to Bill Belichick’s Firing Rumors

After rumors surfaced that the Patriots may fire Belichick after the current season, how did Tom Brady react to it?

Tom Brady, Bill Belichick

“He’s a Bad Head Coach”: Insider Reported Bill Belichick-Patriots Era to End Soon, and This Could Be Why

The New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a bad head coach, reveals an NFL insider on his podcast.

Bill Belichick

“I’m Not Where I Want to Be”: With His Future Up in the Air, Tee Higgins Reflects on Underwhelming Bengals Season

Tee Higgins reflects on the tough road ahead as his time with the Cincinnati Bengals is coming to an end after an abysmal season.

NFL, American Football Herren, USA AFC Championship-Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City,

“Lowest Points of My Life”: Tee Higgins Reveals His Savior After Beloved Father’s Sorrowful Passing

After his mother's survival incident and losing his father, Eric Higgins, to life, WR Tee Higgins talked about his father for the first time.

Tee Higgins’ family

Bill Belichick Landing Spots: Top Three NFL Teams That Can Target 6x-Super Bowl Winner Patriots HC

Speculation is rife that Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots, will join a new franchise in the upcoming NFL season.

Bill Belichick

“Best Sports Team”: NFL Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger Makes Bold Pitt Volleyball Claim as Panthers Reach NCAA Semis

NFL legend and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger upholds Pitt Volleyball before they face the Nebraska Huskers.

Viral Tom Brady Moment Recalls Iconic MLB Franchise Amidst Legendary Quarterback’s Proposed Alternate Career

NFL star Tom Brady was once all set to step into the realm of MLB. What brought his missed diamonds future back under the spotlight again?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Arizona Cardinals

“Stars… Aligned”: Agent Sean Stellato Reveals the Story That Changed ‘Undrafted’ Tommy DeVito’s Life

Sean Stellato speaks to Peter Schrager about his connection with Tommy DeVito and how he became an overnight sensation after the Packers game.

Tommy DeVito, Sean Stellato

Aaron Rodgers Hopes ‘Nothing Happens’ as Confessional Patrick Mahomes Could Face $25,000 Fine

Patrick Mahomes' sideline meltdown and comments could lead to a fine. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers has come forward with a logical backup.

NFL, American Football Herren, USA Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs, Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Ka

Amid Roger Goodell’s Silence, Eagles’ Controversial ‘Tush Push’ Finally Becomes NFL’s Health-and-Safety Agenda

The NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, supports the ban of the Tush Push move popularly used by the Philadelphia Eagles. Will it be made illegal?

Roger Goodell, Philadelphia Eagles

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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.

American Football Conference (AFC)