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‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Brock Purdy Finds Admirer In Tom Brady as 49ers QB Toys With Cardinals Defense

Former Bucs QB Tom Brady praises the 49ers QB Brock Purdy as he shreds apart the Cardinals in Bay Area this week
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NFL: New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers

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The Carolina Panthers struggles with injuries during the week 5 game vs the Chicago Bears. After TE Tremble, Xavier Legette is questionable.
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NFL: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

What Happened to Jake Moody? 49ers Kicker Questionable to Return With Injury vs. Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers lost their kicker Jake Moody during the game against the Cardinals as his return is questionable.
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns

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Will Fries Injury: Big Surgery Update After OL Exited Colts vs. Jaguars With Hurt Leg

After he collapsed in the middle of the Colts-Jaguars game, Will Fries had to be carted off. Here's what coach Steichen had to say.
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Browns Coach Announces Deshaun Watson’s Future After Putting on Jameis Winston vs. Commanders

Will Deshaun Watson find himself on the bench as Browns head coach opens up on QB change after latest loss against the Commanders this week
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns

Vikings Pay Tribute to ‘Peaky Blinders’ After Beating Aaron Rodgers’ Jets in London

We all didn't see the Vikings defeating the Jets. And while maintaining a 5-0 streak, the team's players dressed as Peaky Blinders!
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Donald Trump’s Son Makes Feelings Clear on NFL Legend Inducting Elon Musk to Exclusive Club

Here is what Donald Trump Jr. had to say regarding a recent 'cracker of the day' tweet from NFL legend Antonio Brown.
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Concussion Expert Questions Bills ‘Risky’ Decision With Josh Allen Amid Tua Tagovailoa Retirement Rumors

After Josh Allen was put on the field again after a probable concussion injury, a doctor gives his opinion on X.
NFL: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

Why Was Patriots Touchdown Ruled Out vs. Dolphins? NFL Rule Explained

The Patriots game-winning touchdown against the Dolphins was overturned because of this NFL rule, handing them a 15-10 defeat.
NFL: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

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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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