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Jim Harbaugh’s Ex QB Alex Smith Makes Justin Herbert & Co. Aware About the “Harbaugh-isms” After Chargers Hire New HC

Retired NFL QB Alex Smith provides insight into his relationship with LA Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh during their 49ers stint.

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“I Don’t Know. I’m Not a Doctor” – Christian McCaffrey Has a Hilarious Response When Asked About the Injury He Suffered in the 4th Quarter

49ers won the NFC title over the Lions. Christian McCaffrey also got injured during the game but he is focused on something else currently.

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Billionaire LeBron James’ Earnings Per Instagram Post Are Only $19,000 Less Than Super Bowl Bound Brock Purdy’s NFL Salary

The pay gap between the nation's two sporting giants shines as LeBron James earning through Instagram sits near Brock Purdy's contract

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“COACH-HIM”: Deion Sanders Heaps Praise on Andy Reid as Chiefs Beat Ravens to Secure Super Bowl Spot

Coach Prime Deion Sanders lauds Chiefs HC Andy Reid on his views on leadership and it's all about respect.

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Kansas City Chiefs in Pictures: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Share Heartfelt Moment; Randi Mahomes and Family Join Hands to Celebrate a Special Day

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Ravens with 7 points. Post win, the entire Chiefs squad were seen celebrating the moment in their way.

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“The Best QB in the World”: Amid Criticism, Jake Paul Boosts Brock Purdy’s Morale Ahead of Lions Game

Jake Paul slides into Brock Purdy's DM ahead of NFC Championship game. Motivates Purdy to achieve "immortality", comments on Brock's c**k.

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Watch – Brock Purdy Bombarded With Kisses as 49ers QB Celebrates With Mom Carrie and Others

Brock Purdy's family couldn't be more proud of their son as the 49ers join the list of top championship comebacks

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NFL’s Mr. Irrelevant’s Impending Super Bowl Debut Triggers Stephen A. Smith’s ESPN Colleague’s Punny Response

Brock Purdy's path from irrelevancy to the Super Bowl has brought out the 'punny' side of an NBA star-turned-ESPN sportscaster.

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“So Damn Good”: Football Community Bids Emotional Farewell to Greg Olsen as Tom Brady’s Mega $375M Deal Marks an End of an Era

Fans sing the praises of Greg Olsen as the lead commentator on NFL on Fox as Tom Brady’s era draws closer after his mega deal.

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“We’ll Be Back”: Eminem Breaks Silence on Lions’ Heartbreaking Loss vs 49ers, Drops Five-Word Message

The Detroit Lions lost the NFC championship against the 49ers with 3-points on Sunday. But rapper Eminem is still keeping a positive attitude

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“Ladybug Landed on My Shoe”- Brandon Aiyuk Gives the Most Bizzare Explanation to His Game-Changing Tip Catch

After the San Francisco 49ers won against the Lions, Brandon Aiyuk commented about his crucial momentum-changing catch during the game.

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Patrick Mahomes Unites for Family Picture Sans Pat Mahomes Sr. as Chiefs QB Seals 4th SB Trip in 5 Years

Patrick Mahomes and family clicked an adorable picture after attaining a stunning win against the Ravens in the AFC championship.

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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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