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Josh Allen Predicted to Suffer ‘Single Digit Wins’ as Bills’ Playoff Hopes Crushed Due to Lack of Talent

Craig Carton predicts a tough season for the Buffalo Bills, foreseeing single-digit wins. The team's defense and WR issues are highlighted.

Wild Card Round – Indianapolis Colts v Buffalo Bills

Adam Sandler Fan Travis Kelce Breaks Silence on Rumors About Starring in Happy Gilmore 2 Amid Filming for Grotesquerie

Travis Kelce opened up about the Happy Gilmore 2 rumors, being an Adam Sandler fan, and the role he would like to play in the film.

Travis Kelce

Watch Out, Shedeur Sanders as Carson Beck Lays Down His Intentions to Win the Heisman Trophy by Mimicking His ‘Legendary Retreat’

Carson Beck takes a leaf from Shedeur Sanders' playbook to hone his QB skills. Looks like he is ready to give a tough competition to Shedeur.

Shedeur Sanders Carson Beck

“Swagging Away”: Cam Newton Swoons Over Travis Hunter’s Unexpected Makeover, Receives 2 Word Response From Colorado Star

Travis Hunter's cowboy looks impresses Cam Newton as his perfect fir gets approval from the OG Cowboy fit holder.

Travis Hunter Cam Newton

“12,7,24”: Colorado’s AD Sets Expectations Straight From Shedeur Sanders & Co. Ahead of Crucial Season

Rick George, the athletic director of the Colorado Buffaloes, set his goals from the team amid a pep talk to ensure a fantastic season ahead

Rick George Shedeur

“Vibes of the Nick Saban Alabama”: Kalen Deboer Rolls Back the Days as Crimson Tide Welcomes Star-Studded Vistor List Upcoming Weekend

Kalen DeBoer gets honored with a comparison with Nick Saban for his first official recruiting visit as he gets an A-Line studded list.

Nick Saban & Kalen DeBoer

Despite Getting Booed, Travis Kelce Changes His Stance on NFL-NBA Debate After Watching Anthony Richardson Dunk at Mavericks v. Timberwolves

Travis Kelce, reconsiders NFL-NBA debate after witnessing Anthony Edwards' remarkable dunk at the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game.

Travis Kelce

Papa Kelce Shows Support to Harrison Butker After Sons Jason & Travis Kelce Backed Up Chiefs Kicker Over Controversial Remarks

Travis and Jason Kelce voice their support for Harrison Butker, despite not agreeing with all the views of his controversial speech.

Harrison Butker

“Can’t Talk Like Prime Time & File for Bankruptcy”: Shilo Sanders Labelled as Fake Floyd Mayweather After $11.8M Fiasco

Shilo Sanders is in hot water as his boasting personality is under scrutiny amid his $11.8M bankruptcy and assault and battery lawsuit.

Shilo Sanders, Floyd Mayweather

“He Is Not Donald Trump”: Ex- Ohio State Assistant Drags Shilo Sanders Through the Mud After Bankruptcy Filing

Shilo Sanders' $11.8 million lawsuit led him to a comparison with Donald Trump as the whirlwind of allegations continue to pour against them.

Deion Sanders Shilo Sanders Donlad Trump

Who Is Graham Walker, Patrick Mahomes’ Half-Brother? Who Are His Parents? All About Pat Mahomes Sr’s 3rd Child

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has an athletic bother, Graham Walker, a WR at Brown University, now transferring to Rice University

Graham Walker

Lincoln Riley Takes a Leaf Out of Deion Sanders’ Playbook to Persuade Julian Lewis Away From Colorado

USC head coach Lincoln Riley finds a way to beat Deion Sanders at his own game to ensure Julian 'JuJu' Lewis doesn't flip to CU.

Lincoln Riley Julian Lewis

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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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