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After Super Bowl Heartbreak by Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs, 49ers Legend Reveals How Brock Purdy & Co. Can Make a Comeback

After the Chiefs hailed victorious over the 49ers at the Super Bowl this year, a former team legend shares his advice for Brock Purdy and co.

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After Losing Cormani McClain & Dylan Edwards, Colorado’s Asst. HC Sets the Record Straight on CU’s Recruiting Strategy

Gary Harrell, the assistant HC for the Buffaloes, reveals the new recruiting strategy that the team followed ever since the mass exodus.

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Shedeur Sanders’ PFF Grades Stand Strong Amid Growing Questions Around His NFL Draft Stock

Shannon Sharpe comes to QB Shedeur Sanders' rescue, boosting his draft stock after a brutal dig from a scout.

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Deion Sanders & Co. Achieve Another Massive Milestone After Selling out Season Tickets for Two Years Straight

Deion Sanders, beaming with pride as the Buffaloes' Head Coach, celebrates his players achieving the highest GPA in CU history!

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“Writing’s on the Wall”: Colorado Fans Elated As Julian “Juju” Lewis Gets Spotted With Shedeur Sanders’ QB Coach After Scheduling Return Visit

Julian Lewis, the 5-star USC committ, ended up giving hopes to the Buffs' fans by training in close proximity with Shedeur Sanders' coach

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After Breaking Alabama’s Transfer Portal Tradition, Kalen DeBoer Delivers Honest Verdict on Kadyn Proctor & Co’s Recruitment

After getting OL Kadyn Proctor back in the team, Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer sets his expectations straight from him for the upcming season.

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“League Is in Trouble”: Aaron Rodgers Has Put NFL on Notice With His ‘Do or Die’ Mentality, Says Former Teammate

Aaron Rodgers returns from injury to lead the struggling Jets! Can the 4-time MVP end their playoff drought? Former WR shares insights

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Shelomi Snubs Deion Sanders Jr. Amid Mother Pilar’s Heated Feud With Coach Prime, Replies to Other College Athletes Instead

Shelomi Sanders rudely ignores brother Deion Sanders Jr. on Instagram and replies to other fellow players instead.

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Aaron Rodgers Asked to “Keep His Mouth Shut” and “Challenge the Chiefs” as Jets QB Awaits Comeback From Achilles Injury

Rodgers asked to focus on the game with the Chiefs rather than anything else ahead of his Achilles recovery comeback.

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Hours After Justin Fields’ Open Challenge, Russell Wilson ‘Undoubtedly’ the Steelers QB1 as Per Mark Kaboly

The Steelers may have not named a starting QB yet. However, there are claims that Russell Wilson will take the spot over Justin Fields.

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Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s Engagement Plans Up in the Air as Monaco GP Double Date With Patrick Mahomes and Wife Brittany Looms

Kansan City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift will be at the Monaco GP along with the Mahomes.

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“Swab His Mouth”: Coach Prime Hilariously Questions Deion Sanders Jr’s DNA After Trolling Deiondra’s Unborn Baby Boy

Deion Sanders hilariously roasts Deion Sanders Jr. based on the thing that Jr. has been using against his soon-to-come nephew.

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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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