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JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Injury Takes Positive Turn After $25M Worth Weapon Revealed for Chiefs Ahead of 49ers Clash

In the middle of a slew of injuries for the Kansas City Chiefs, we have good news regarding wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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Panthers HC Confirms Second Injury to Diontae Johnson With WR Questionable Ahead of Commanders Clash

Panthers HC confirms Diontae Johnson's second injury, leaving the WR questionable for the Commanders matchup this week.
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Called ‘Idiot’ by Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce Reveals Wife’s ‘Furious’ Warning Against Losing Weight

Jason Kelce shares how wife Kylie called him an 'idiot' and furiously warned him against losing weight, revealing her frustration.
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With 49ers Under ‘Post-Traumatic Stress’, Ex-NFLer Lights Fire Under Kyle Shanahan Ahead of Andy Reid-Chiefs Face Off

The San Francisco 49ers, under Kyle Shanahan, are entering the game against the Chiefs with a different perspective after last year's loss.
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Dak Prescott Shares Major Life Update With Girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos After Catching Hate for Cowboys’ Struggles

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott enjoys his bye week with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos as he faces heat after Cowboys struggles this season.
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Stephen A. Smith Rips Into Jerry Jones After Cowboys Owner’s Viral Radio Rant: “He Should Be Ashamed”

Cowboys GM Jerry Jones public outburst on radio show last Tuesday bashed by Stephen A Smith as asks him to be 'ashamed' of himself.
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Dolphins Injury Update: Latest on Tua Tagovailoa, Devon Achane Amid Concussion Protocol Ahead of Colts Matchup

Tua Tagovailoa’s return looks positive while De'Von Achane awaits final clearance from concussion protocol before Colts matchup.
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Will Amari Cooper Play vs. Titans? NFL Insider Gives Latest Update on Bills WR Status After Trade From Browns

Amari Cooper is set to make his Buffalo debut against the Titans! The Bills WR is ready to shine in front of Bills Mafia this Sunday!
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Will Ricky Pearsall Play vs. Chiefs? 49ers GM Confirms Status Ahead of Week 7 Sunday Clash

49ers GM John Lynch updates Ricky Pearsall's status ahead of Week 7 clash vs. Chiefs, hinting at possible return from injury.
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How Many Games Will Paulson Adebo Miss? NFL Insider Reveals Recovery Timeline as Saints Receive Another Season-Ending Blow

Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo suffers a season-ending broken femur, adding to the team's growing injury list.
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Ex-NFLer Confirms Russell Wilson ‘100%’ Steelers’ Starter Ahead of Jets Clash After Justin Fields’ Vulnerable Confession

Ex-NFLer spills the beans on Russell Wilson's return from calf injury as Justin Fields gets dropped ahead of the Jets clash this weekend
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Pat McAfee Endorses Ex-NFL Star For West Virginia’s Governer as Jason & Travis Kelce Sing His Praises

Discover how Pat McAfee's endorsement of Owen Schmidt for West Virginia governor highlights the intersection of sports and politics.
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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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