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Travis Kelce's dad, Ed Kelce, takes up a new hobby, amid defending his kid from all the criticisms for his 2025 season performance.
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Chiefs Urged to Hire New Coach Away From Andy Reid’s Tree For Fixing Patrick Mahomes’ Offense

Andy Reid's call for a controversial fourth-down pass from his own 31-yard line cost the Chiefs their Texans game, igniting fan outrage.
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Former Dallas Cowboys QB Offers to Unretire for Colts With Strong Comments on Philip Rivers

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Prayers Pour In From Erin Andrews & JJ Watt as Commanders’ Zach Ertz Sends Defiant Message After Brutal Injury

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Justin Herbert & Co. pulled off a rocky victory against the Eagles in Week 14, and they've shaken up their playoff prospects in the process.
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49ers GM Announces News on Brandon Aiyuk’s Return After Kyle Shanahan’s Helpless Plea

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City of Pittsburgh Makes Historic Announcement on Steelers Legend Joey Porter’s Family

Legendary Joey Porter's wife, Christy, receives a special acknowledgment from the City of Pittsburgh, which she truly deserves.
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James Harrison Delivers Final Verdict on Mike Tomlin’s Future After Steelers Win Against Ravens

According to the Steelers legend, James Harrison, victory against the Baltimore Ravens is not enough for Mike Tomlin to retain his job.
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Will Philip Rivers Play vs. Seahawks In Week 15? Latest Update on Colts QB After Unretirement

Colts sign Philip Rivers to practice squad after Jones injury. Will the veteran QB start this week vs. Seahawks?
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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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