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Who Are Ray-Ray McCloud III’s Parents? Meet Football Coach Dad Ray-Ray II & Mom Lisa McCloud

Here is all we need to know about the Atlanta Falcons' star wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III's parents and how they supported him.
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Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Hit With Bitter Truth Bomb by Ex-NFL Coach After Close Victory vs. Bengals

Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs won against Joe Burrow's Bengals, but this ex-NFL HC believes KC would not want to have this game again in playoffs.
Patrick Mahomes

Russell Wilson Fights Off ‘Terrible Leader’ Tag As the Steelers Star Endorses Justin Fields Despite QB Battle

Russell Wilson appreciates Justin Fields' presence as the QB for Steelers after the team scores yet another victory.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions

Jermaine Johnson Breaks Silence After Achilles Rupture as Jets Pass-Rusher Gets Ruled Out For the Season

New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson finally opens up after suffering a season-ending injury against the Titans this Sunday
Jermaine Johnson

Ex-NFLer Puts Kyler Murray in ‘MVP’ Conversation With Patrick Mahomes as the Cardinals QB Shuts Down Sean McVay’s Rams Defense

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray finds himself in MVP conversation after his sensational display against the Rams this Sunday
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals

Broncos Legend Dismisses Injured Russell Wilson as QB1, Echoes Shannon Sharpe’s Sentiments on the Steelers Star

Two ex-players of Denver Broncos raise questions on the future of the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson after week 2 game.
Pittsburgh Steelers v Atlanta Falcons

NFL Fans Use Simone Biles Shield to Re-Ignite Taylor Swift Viewership Drama: “Fake and Staged”

Simone Biles has been caught in the debate over NFL coverage, with fans noting she gets less attention compared to Taylor Swift.
Simone Biles and Taylor Swift

Ex-Broncos Questions Sean Payton’s Offensive Decisions, as Bo Nix Plays Down Denver’s Steelers Struggles

Ex-Bronco and Super Bowl winner Todd Davis questions head coach Sean Payton's offensive decision of playing rookie QB Bo Nix
Sean Payton and Bo Nix

Drill, Baby, Drill! The Jerry Jones Story of Building a $15.2 Billion Empire

Discover the business acumen behind Jerry Jones' successful ventures in the energy sector and gain insights into his investment strategies.
Jerry Jones

Who Is Bradley Pinion’s Wife? Meet Kaeleigh Pinion, the Falcons Punter’s Religious Partner

Meet Bradley Pinion's Wife. Know everything about her business, religious beliefs and the love story of the two love birds.
Bradley Pinion’s Wife

What Is Younghoe Koo’s Ethnicity & Religion? Is the Falcons’ Kicker a South Korean?

Here is all we need to know about the Atlanta Falcons kicker, Younhoe Koo's ethnicity and cultural background.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons

Who Are Kaden Elliss’ Parents? Meet Former NFLer Dad Luther & Mom Rebecca Elliss

Find out more about Kaden Elliss and his football family. Who are his parents Rebecca and former NFL star Luther Elliss?
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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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