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Despite Being a CB, DaRon Bland Matches Legendary TE Travis Kelce, While Outclassing Davante Adams and Chargers RB

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland breaks the NFL by being different and taking over Travis Kelce and Davante Adams in the Commanders bout.

Adams, Bland. Kelce

49ers? Christian McCaffrey Emerges as a TD Machine Post Record-Breaking Run Against Seahawks

The 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey set to break all the touchdown records in the NFL as he gets praises from enthusiasts all around the globe.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

Jordan Love?s Thanksgiving Day Heroics Enforces Skip Bayless to Engage in Aaron Rodgers? Trash Talk

The 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey set to break all the touchdown records in the NFL as he gets praises from enthusiasts all around the globe.

Former NFL Star JJ Watt Gives Nod of Approval to Dallas Cowboys’ Latest Style Statement Just Before Commanders’ Kickoff

Former NFL star JJ Watt commends the throwback uniform of the Dallas Cowboys right before their Washington game.

JJ, Cowboys

Country Queen Dolly Parton?s Special Cowboys Costume Gets Ringing Endorsement From Superfan Skip Bayless

The 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey set to break all the touchdown records in the NFL as he gets praises from enthusiasts all around the globe.

Bayless, Parton

Is Geno Smith Okay? Seahawks QB Dealing With Brutal Pain Before 49ers Clash

Latest update around Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith puts the spotlight on his injury concerns as update reveals his tough mentality

NFL, American Football Herren, USA New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks Jan 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sea

Magic Johnson Makes “Plain and Simple” Admission After His Commanders Get Destroyed in Dallas

After a blowout on Thanksgiving, Magic Johnson gives credit to America's Team for a dominating victory over his Washington Commanders.

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Cheetah Tyreek Hill Hops on DaRon Bland Bandwagon After Cowboys? CB?s Legendary Feat

Tyreek Hill couldn't help but come out in admiration for Cowboys CB DaRon Bland following his amazing performance against the Commanders

DaRon Bland

Following ?Defeated? Patrick Mahomes? Absence After Eagles Attack, ?Thankful? Jackson Stands by Big Brother

The 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey set to break all the touchdown records in the NFL as he gets praises from enthusiasts all around the globe.

NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks, Mar 10, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quart

Chef Antonia Lofaso Labels Terry Bradshaw?s On-Air Kiss and Grab as ?An Innocent Gesture?

The 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey set to break all the touchdown records in the NFL as he gets praises from enthusiasts all around the globe.

Antonio Lofaso, Terry Bradshaw

Dak Prescott Helmet ? What Makes Prescott Helmet Unique and Why Does It Look So Different?

Cowboys' star quarterback Dak Prescott never fails to amaze fans with his unique fashion sense, and his on-field gear adds to the legend.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates his 20-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb against the New England Pat

“RIP my friend”: Christian McCaffrey’s Father Expresses Grief Over the Death of 56-Year-Old NFL Friend, Offers Prayers to His Family

Harald Hasselbach passed away from cancer at 56. The world mourns for the death of the two-time Super Bowl champion.

Ed McCaffrey+ Herald Hasselbach

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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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