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Russell Wilson’s Broncos Replacement Bo Nix Endorsed as Rich Eisen Makes Bold Prediction for Sean Payton’s Playoffs Future

Rich Eisen predicts a strong season for the Broncos with rookie QB Bo Nix, under coach Sean Payton, leading to a playoff appearance.

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“Coach Prime Effect”: Fans Call Out LSU for Copying Deion Sanders’ Tactics as Colorado Emerges as Trend Setters in CFB

LSU football received scathing backlash from the CFB community for copying Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes without crediting them.

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Brittany Mahomes Reveals 1st Look of Patrick Mahomes’ New Venture in Kansas City With a Beautiful Tribute to Daughter Sterling

Patrick Mahomes paid a beautiful tribute to his daughter Sterling Skye, which she would remember for ages. Brittany Mahomes turns emotional.

Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, and Sterling Skye

“I See the Message Prime Is Sending”: Warren Sapp Hails Colorado’s Cultural Shift as Buffs Eye to Bounce Back From 4-8 Record

Warren Sapp praises Deion Sanders' decision of no phones during breakfast or lunch, iterates the positive effects

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Matt Light Reveals Hilarious Email Exchange With Bill Belichick for Which He’s Ready To Lose His Super Bowl Ring

Matt Light reveals his hilarious email exchange with Bill Belichick, labels it as his "prized possession" over three Super Bowl rings.

Bill Belichick, Matt Light

How Travis Hunter’s EA Sports Feat Could Influence Heisman Outcome Against Shedeur Sanders and Carson Beck?

Travis Hunter's EA Sports cover fuels positivity as he battles quarterbacks like Shedeur Sanders and Carson Beck in the Heisman race.

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Ryan Day Unveils Ohio State’s Grand Recruitment Plans to Take Revenge From Michigan After 3 Humiliating Defeats

Ryan Day is all set roster wise in competing against Michigan this season to avenge his humiliation of 3-0 losing streak.

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“Deion Needs This”: Colorado vs. Nebraska a Litmus Test for Shedeur Sanders’ and Co. in Dylan Raiola’s 2nd Collegiate Game

Pressure mounts for Shedeur Sanders and his Buffaloes as they face Nebraska's rising star QB in a crucial early-season clash.

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What Is the Madden Cover Curse? Is It Real or Just a Coincidence?

EA Sports getting ready to drop Madden 25 as the fans speculate who will be hexed by the infamous Madden Curse that got Antonio Brown.

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How Is Dwayne Johnson Helping Travis Kelce Land $100 Million Acting Gig?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is helping out Kansas City Chief's tight end Travis Kelce carve out a career in Hollywood. Helps land movie offer.

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Papa Kelce Sparks Jason Kelce’s Wife Kylie’s Pregnancy Rumors

Jason Kelce and his brother entertain the rumors about the older Kelce welcoming a new child into this world, how true are the rumors?

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“Coach Prime Doesn’t Curse”: Deion Sanders and Xavier Smith’s Controversial Feud Gets Twist With Governor’s Message, Fans Hooked

Fans unite to root for Deion Sanders after Governor Camden Dempsey comes up with the approval post-Xavier Smith controversy

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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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