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Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Sends Strong Message to the Chiefs for Cutting an ‘Asset’ in Kadarius Toney

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“In My Darkest Spot, Struggling”: Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Randi Reveals How Kim Kardashian’s Mother Helped Navigate Her New Life

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“Dumb Decision”: Eagles Ditch Green For White & Black Kits as Fans Bash NFL For Week 1 Clash in Brazil

Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers most awaited fixture in Brazil continues to create headlines due to its restrictions.

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Aaron Rodgers’ Jets Ridiculed for Injury History as Ex-NFLer Compares Them to a ‘Trauma Ward’

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NFL: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets

Shannon Sharpe Reveals the ‘Patrick Mahomes Factor’ Stopping Lamar Jackson From Joining NFL’s Top 10 All-Time QB List

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Caleb Williams Reveals Game-Changing Strategy for Rival Teams to Look Out for as He Tries to Emulate Aaron Rodgers

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NFL: Pro Football Hall of Fame Game-Houston Texans at Chicago Bears

NFL Analyst Urges Russell Wilson to ‘Resurrect’ His Career With Steelers’ Weapons Amid ‘Washed Up’ Claims

Do or Die situation for Steelers QB Russell Wilson, who will be put to test in this 2024 season. An NFL analyst warns him about the danger!

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Bo Nix Impresses Broncos Owner With His ‘Poise & Maturity’ as Greg Penner Puts His Stock Behind Rookie QB

Bo Nix is riding the starting QB wave right now. Even the Denver Broncos CEO George Penner has nothing but good things to say about the QB.

NFL: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts

Unlike Drake Maye’s ‘Newness’, QB Guru Claims Jacoby Brissett’s Experience the Correct Fit for Patriots for Now

Former NFL quarterback thinks Drake Maye needs to take a backseat and let Jacoby Brissett handle the tough business this year.

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“Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce Connection”: Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Complimented by RGIII After Colorado’s Stunning Win vs. NDSU

Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce's quarterback-receiver duo might get a successor in NFL soon in the form of Shedeur Sanders & Travis Hunter?

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“He’s Failed Before”: Bo Nix’s Biggest Strength Revealed as QB Guru Compares Broncos Rookie to Drew Brees

Former NFL QB thinks Bo Nix can lead the Broncos and gives his take on The Rich Eisen Show as he compares him to Drew Brees.

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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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