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After Patrick Mahomes’ Deep Ball Offense Embarrassed Andy Reid, Chiefs HC ‘Punching’ Captain QB for Defying Instructions

Andy Reid is putting Patrick Mahomes through rough challenges as the Kansas City Chiefs gun for 3-peat this season.

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“Why Don’t I Deserve That”: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa to ‘Wreck’ Contract Talks With Joe Burrow Demand Thanks to Trevor Lawrence’s $275M Extension

Tua Tagovailoa aims to disrupt contract talks with a Joe Burrow-level demand, inspired by Trevor Lawrence's $275M extension.

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“Pay Dak Prescott ASAP”: RGIII Warns Jerry Jones of ‘Grave Consequences’, Desperate for Dallas Cowboys Extension Post Trevor Lawrence Deal

RGIII warns Jerry Jones of the consequences of not paying Dak Prescott after the Jacksonville Jaguars take care of their own.

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Kelsey Plum’s Ex-Husband Darren Waller Admits How His Relationship Affected Rapping Career and His Decision to Retire

Darren Waller, ex-husband of Kelsey Plum opens up about his rapping career and retirement and how their relationship affected it all.

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“What Play Is That?”: Shedeur Sanders Unapologetically Holds Colorado Players Accountable To Quash Doubts Around His Leadership

Shedeur Sanders, the QB for the Buffaloes, seems to be adjusting to the role of a leader quite well as a new video paints him in new light

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Deion Sanders Sets An Astonishing Record To Handle Colorado’s Mass Exodus In Prime Style

Deion Sanders, the HC for the Colorado Buffaloes, makes it to the top of the list of how many recruitments the team has secured

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Paul Finebaum’s Hypocrisy Exposed After He Brutally Insults Deion Sanders With Shocking Verdict

Paul Finebaum's hypocrisy exposed as analyst goes through he previous interviews on Deion Sanders and Colorado.

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Who Is TikTok Sensation Tianna Robillard, Ex-Fiancee Who Revealed Split Up With Bengals Star Cody Ford? All About Their Relationship

Tianna Robillard, TikTok star, shares heartbreaking breakup with Cody Ford after engagement and plea for privacy amidst their public split.

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Snoop Dogg Gave Impactful Advice to Deion Sanders About Shilo After Coach Prime Faced a ‘Scary’ Wake-Up Call In 2014

Snoop Dogg's parental words of wisdom from 2014 resurfaces as Deion Sanders asked him for advice for son Shilo's career prospects.

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Despite Not Being a Star Quarterback, Jayden Daniels Has Won the Confidence of Commanders’ Players, Reveals Washington Legend

Jayden Daniels is already the center of attention in the Washington Commanders, garnering compliments from veterans and former legends alike!

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Conspiracy Theory Behind Robert Saleh’s Dismay Over Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Unexcused’ Leave From Jets Revealed by NFL Analyst

NFL analyst has a fascinating conspiracy theory behind Robert Saleh's comments on Aaron Rodgers skipping the Jets' minicamp.

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Revealing Reason Behind Aaron Rodgers’ Exit, Packers Legend Randall Cobb Recalls Special Lambeau Field Return In Front of 70,000 Fans

Former teammate and long-time friend, Randall Cobb, provides an insight on Aaron Rodgers' departure from the Green Bay Packers.

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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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