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Arch Manning, Carson Beck , Jackson Arnold

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Russell Wilson Tells Wife Ciara to ‘Level Up’ With 4-Worded Message After Daughter Sienna Charmed Steelers QB

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After Insulting Donald Trump, Aaron Rodgers Joins Friend-Turned Rival for UFC 303 Following Egypt Return

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Aaron Rodgers, Mercedes Lewis

Steelers Gave Russell Wilson a Final Chance for a Super Bowl & ‘Hall of Fame Trajectory’, Claims Rich Eisen

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Russell Wilson

Deion Sanders and Ex-Wife Carolyn Chambers Shower Affection on Their Millionaire Firstborn’s Lavish Trip

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Virginia Tech DL’s Epic 605lbs Squat Earns Admiration From NFL Great Randy Moss

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Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Prioritize Ms. Peggy’s Bowl Game Over NIL Millions and NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter: Colorado's stars shine with determination and preparation for Ms. Peggy’s Bowl Game.

Travis Hunter Shedeur Sanders

“Designed to Take Hits”: Despite Career Alarm, Travis Hunter’s Beast Transformation Shows Two-Way Intent for Colorado Buffs

Travis Hunter's transformation showcases his readiness for dual roles at Colorado Buffs, gaining 17 pounds of muscle for the 2024 season.

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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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