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Where Is Jerry Jeudy? Broncos Camp Offers Injury Update of 24 YO WR

With uncertainties hanging over the Broncos as they approach their NFL season opener, star WR Jerry Jeudy has provided an injury update.

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As Horrendous Drops Show Chiefs Need Travis Kelce, LeBron James Fans Sympathize With Pat Mahomes: ?What More Can He Do??

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?Cut Toney, Pay Jones?: Kansas City Chiefs Shocker Scares American Football Fans

LeBron James' fans sympathize with 2-time Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes after he carries the Chiefs on his back in NFL season opener

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Roaring Lions Humble ‘Giants’ As Arrowhead Witnesses Super Bowl LVII Rematch

The Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes kick off the season with a loss against the Lions, facing challenges with an incomplete roster.

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71YO LeBron James Hater Mercilessly Grills “Michael Jordan Mahomes” After Kansas City Chiefs Shocker

The recent NFL season opener draws a remark from a controversial TV host, prompting him to target the supposed 'Michael Jordan of NFL'.

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Jackson Reunites With Brittany Amidst Plot Twist as Brother Patrick?s Arrowhead Outing Turns Into a Tragedy

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Brian Branch Injury Report: Moments After Big Impact, 21YO Rookie Walks Off the Field, Rubbing His Right Calf

Brian Branch faces injury scare within a single game of the new NFL season as the rookie Lions walks off the pitch prematurely

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?Daddy? Reid Cheers Up Kansas City Chiefs, And Players Repay Him With This Magic

LeBron James' fans sympathize with 2-time Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes after he carries the Chiefs on his back in NFL season opener

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Even After Doing Everything Right, Patrick Mahomes Throws a Stain on His Resume During NFL Kickoff 2023

The Chiefs' star QB, Patrick Mahomes commits a significant blunder in the second half, posing a potential threat for the team.

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Injured Travis Kelce Smiles From Sidelines As Kansas City Chiefs Score Second Touch Down

At the NFL season opener, the defending champs lead the first half, with sidelined Travis Kelce enthusiastically supporting the team.

Travis Kelce

Seconds After NFL Kick-Off, Joe Burrow Humbles Patrick Mahomes With His $275,000,000 Historic Signing

Patrick Mahomes overshadowed by premier rival Joe Burrow seconds into the new season, with the Bengals QB stepping to the front of the QB list

Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow

Moments Before Detroit Lions Showdown, Patrick Mahomes Hype Speech Goes Viral

Learn how Patrick Mahomes stole the show with his powerful words. Staying true to his words, the Chiefs' QB and his squad are fighting hard.

Patrick Mahomes

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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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