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NFL: Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts

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Russell Wilson

Mom Donna Throws Shade at Jason Kelce After Ex-Eagles Center Fumbles in New Commercial

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Jason Kelce and Donna Kelce

Who Are Christian McCaffrey Parents? Meet Super Bowl Champ Dad Ed McCaffrey and Ex-Soccer Player Mom Lisa

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Christian McCaffrey with parents

Caleb Williams Will Revolutionize QB Play Like Patrick Mahomes””Despite Rejecting Comparisons, Per NFL Insider

Caleb Williams' style and Mahomes-like flair have analysts buzzing. With stunning stats and mixed reviews, can he live up to the hype?
Caleb Williams and Patrick Mahomes

After Aaron Rodgers Challenge, Jets Legend Backs Garrett Wilson to be a ‘1,500 yard’ Season WR Under the QB

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NFL: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

“Masses Don’t Know Who He Is”: NFL Legend on Flag Football QB Darrell Doucette After Huge Patrick Mahomes Claim

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Daryl Doucette and Patrick Mahomes

“I Love You, Pops”: Aaron Rodgers’ Father Ed ‘Froze’ After Heartwarming Confession From the Jets QB

Aaron Rodgers' father Ed Rodgers explained the moment when he saw his son in front of him and hugged him, declaring his love for him
Aaron Rodgers with his father, Ed Rodgers

Snubbing Older Russell Wilson, Damien Woody Endorses Justin Fields as Steelers QB1 for This Reason

Justin Fields seems to be the starting QB choice over Russell Wilson, as ex-NFL star Damien Woody shares his views.
Russell Wilson

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Gives $5M Boost to Texas Tech After Securing Lucrative Adidas Deal for Alma Mater

Patrick Mahomes and his wife just gifted $5M to Texas Tech, ending the Campaign for Fearless Champions. Their generosity is a game-changer!
NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks

(Exclusive) Ex-Browns QB’s Wild-Night Out With Drake & Cam Newton’s Party Story With Gorilla Zoe Revealed

Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel reveal their wildest college party stories and debate who would've cashed in the biggest NIL bag.
Cam Newton

Exclusive: Chris Gronkowski Reveals His Fullback Mt. Rushmore, Featuring ‘Last Real’ FB Mike Alstott

Retired NFL fullback Chris Gronkowski shared with us his list of top fullbacks of all time calling Mike Alstott 'next-level' in an exclusive.
Chris Gronkowski

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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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