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Kyle Shanahan’s Clear Decision for Brock Purdy After 49ers Suffered Two Injuries

A signature Shanahan maneuver, this potential signing underscores a core truth about the 49ers’ ethos: next man up? it’s a plan.
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Giants’ Malik Nabers Breaks Silence on Sideline Spat After Brian Daboll Addressed Heated Moment

Giants WR Malik Nabers and coach Brian Daboll address heated sideline exchange during Week 1 loss to Washington, stressing competitiveness.
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Terry Bradshaw Announces Retirement Timeline as FOX Broadcaster Addresses Jimmy Johnson’s Absence

Keeping his contract years with FOX in mind, Terry Bradshaw is looking all set to follow the footsteps of Jimmy Johnson.
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Aaron Rodgers Publicly Calls Out Bad Refereeing Decision After Steelers Kicker Saves the Day

Aaron Rodgers blasts the refs after a missed call forces Boswell into a 60-yard game-winner as Steelers barely escape the Jets.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets

NFL Legend Doesn’t Hold Back on Jalen Carter for Spitting on Dak Prescott as Punishment Awaits

NFL legend and former Eagles' star voices his blunt opinion about Jalen Carter's spitting on Star QB Dak Prescott
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

Aaron Glenn Identifies Problem In Offense as Jets Coach Confirms Stance on Justin Fields

Jets stumble in a 34-32 loss to Steelers as Aaron Glenn warns of discipline issues despite strong play from Justin Fields.
NFL: New York Jets-Head Coach Aaron Glenn Introductory Press Conference

Giants HC Confirms Stance on Benching Russell Wilson After Confrontation With Malik Nabers

After Russell Wilson and the Giants' offense's struggles against the Commanders, Brian Daboll cleared his thoughts on Wilson's role.
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Kevin Stefanski Confirms Stance on Signing New Kicker For Browns After Andre Szmyt’s Struggles

Mistakes on part of Andre Szmyt causes Cleveland Browns' loose all their hopes for a win against Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns

Pete Carroll Refuses to Praise Geno Smith Despite Raiders’ Big Win Against Patriots

Geno Smith’s big game gets a cold reaction from Pete Carroll after Raiders’ win against Patriots. What’s brewing behind Carroll’s blunt take?
NFL: Las Vegas Raiders-Ashton Jeanty Press Conference

Joe Burrow Assigns Blame for Bengals’ Struggles Despite Win vs Browns

Joe Burrow and the Bengals clinched a narrow in over the Browns in the season opener but the quarterback isn't thrilled with the win.
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Dolphins Fans Lose Patience With Tua Tagovailoa as Tyreek Hill Grows Tired of Teammates

Tyreek Hill erupts on the sideline while Dolphins fans rip Tua Tagovailoa after a turnover-filled half against the Colts.
Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill

Shedeur Sanders Shows Support to Browns Villain as Kevin Stefanski Puts Blame on the Kicker

Shedeur Sanders surprises by backing the most blamed man after the Browns’ crushing loss, while Stefanski points fingers at special teams.
Kevin Stefanski and Shedeur Sanders

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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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